Kids Aid - The Backpack Program
Nonprofit that sends home free food bags with students on weekends and operates pop-up and partner distributions across Mesa County so kids don’t go hungry when school is out.
At a glance
- Services
- Weekend food bags for students, Summer food distribution, Pop-up food stops, Home delivery in special cases, Partner site food drops
- Location
- 2978 Gunnison Avenue, Grand Junction, CO 81504
- Hours
- Follows school and program schedules; food distributions tied to school weeks and pop-up event times
- Phone
- 970-712-2847
- info@kidsaidcolorado.org
- Languages
- English
- Who it serves
- Children and families in Mesa County experiencing food insecurity; referrals typically made through schools and partner agencies
- Cost
- Free food bags and distributions; no forms required for families to receive food
- Walk-ins
- Not a traditional walk-in pantry; food distributed through schools and community sites
- Appointments
- Not required; coordination typically through schools and partners
From their Facebook page
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Information verified September 2, 2026 by Western Slope Trellis against the organization's own site. Call ahead to confirm hours. Something changed? Report a change. Part of the Community Support Directory.
