No child should go hungry when school is out.
At Full Bellies Project, we believe every child deserves a full belly — even when school doors close. We provide easy-to-prepare food bags for weekends, school breaks, and holidays, so no child has to wonder where their next meal will come from.
500+ volunteers helping feed children in our community
"My son comes home on Fridays so excited about his food bag."
— Parent, Local School
Our Mission
Bridging the hunger gap, one food bag at a time.
Full Bellies Project is dedicated to ensuring that children are not hungry when school is out. We provide easy-to-prepare food bags to school children for weekends, school breaks, and holidays — helping to bridge the gap when access to school meals is unavailable.
Through compassion, community partnerships, and consistent support, we work to nourish growing bodies, ease family burdens, and empower children to return to school healthy, focused, and ready to thrive.
See how our program worksThe Reality
When school closes, hunger doesn't take a break.
For millions of children, school is more than education — it's their most reliable source of food. But what happens on Friday afternoon? What happens over spring break, or during the holidays?
Children face food insecurity
In the U.S., approximately 1 in 5 children lives in a food-insecure household — unsure where their next meal will come from.
Without school meals each year
Between weekends, breaks, and holidays, children can go without access to school meals for over 72 days every school year.
Lower academic performance
Hungry children are 40% more likely to struggle academically. A full belly isn't just about nutrition — it's about potential.
Our Solution
Simple. Effective. Life-changing.
Our food bag program is designed to be easy for families and impactful for children. Here's how it works:
We Pack the Bags
Volunteers pack easy-to-prepare, nutritious food bags every week. Each bag contains enough food to keep a child fed through the weekend or school break.
Schools Distribute
Partner schools discreetly distribute bags to children in need on Fridays or before breaks — no stigma, just support.
Children Thrive
Children return to school on Monday with full bellies, ready to learn, grow, and reach their full potential.
Real food bags and supplies sorted by Full Bellies Project volunteers — each bag sealed with our branded sticker and ready to go home with a child.
We serve children during every gap in the school calendar:
Every Weekend
Friday bags go home every week of the school year
School Breaks
Spring break, fall break, and extended closures
Holidays
Winter break, Thanksgiving, and holiday periods
Holiday Special
Holiday Bags — Enough food for the entire break
During winter break, spring break, and holidays, we go above and beyond — each child receives a specially packed Holiday Bag with enough food to last the entire break, not just a weekend.
Together We Can
"Every bag we pack is a child who won't go to bed hungry this weekend."
Your Impact
You can make a tangible difference — right now.
Every dollar you give goes directly to feeding a child in your community. Here's exactly what your generosity provides:
"Before the Full Bellies Project, I worried every Friday about what my kids would eat over the weekend. Now they come home with a bag full of food, and I can breathe again. It means everything to our family."
Maria T.
Parent of two, program recipient
Make an Impact Today
Help ensure no child goes hungry this weekend.
Choose an amount below and become a hero for a hungry child in your community. Your gift goes directly to food — not overhead.
✨ Supports a child for a full month
Donate $40 — Feed a Child🔒 Secure donation · 501(c)(3) tax-deductible · Cancel anytime
Join Us
There's a place for you in this mission.
Whether you give your time, your resources, or your network — every contribution helps a child go to bed with a full belly.
Volunteer
Join our packing events and help prepare food bags for children in need. No experience required — just a willing heart.
Sign Up to VolunteerPartner With Us
Schools, businesses, and community organizations can partner with us to expand our reach and feed more children.
Become a PartnerDonate
Your financial gift directly funds food bags. $10 feeds a child for a weekend. Every dollar makes a real difference.
Make a DonationReady to volunteer?
Our packing events are fun, family-friendly, and make a real difference. Fill out the form and we'll be in touch with upcoming opportunities.
- No experience needed
- Family-friendly events
- Flexible scheduling
- Make a real difference
Why Trust Us
Transparent. Accountable. Community-rooted.
We believe you deserve to know exactly how your donation is used. Here's our commitment to you:
Goes to Food
90 cents of every dollar goes directly to purchasing and packing food for children.
Partner Schools
We work directly with local schools to identify and serve children most in need.
Transparent
Full financial reporting available. We are a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit.
Volunteers
Our community of dedicated volunteers makes this mission possible every single week.
Trusted Community Partners
This is what community looks like.
Neighbors helping neighbors. Together, we make sure no child in our community goes hungry.
A child in your community is hungry right now.
This weekend, while most of us enjoy meals with our families, thousands of children will go without. For just $10, you can make sure one of them doesn't. Will you help?
Full Bellies Project, Inc. · 501(c)(3) Nonprofit · Your donation is tax-deductible