Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Hunger Fight
Legal Name (if Different): Hunger Fight Inc.
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 2935 Dawn Rd.
City: Jacksonville
State: Florida
Postal Code: 32207
Main Phone: 4075160384
Main Fax:
Organization Website: www.hungerfight.org
Employer ID Number: 46-1338834
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)(3)

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: March 25th, 2025
Requested Amount: 7,500

Project Title: Feed the Backpacks
Project Description:

Hunger Fight’s Feed the Backpacks initiative is a vital program dedicated to combating childhood food insecurity by providing nutritious, shelf-stable meals to children who rely on free or reduced-price school lunches. Many of these children face hunger over weekends and extended school breaks, going up to 65 hours every weekend, without access to consistent, healthy meals. This challenge becomes even more severe during summer months when school meal programs are unavailable.
Feed the Backpacks bridges this critical gap, ensuring children have the nourishment they need to stay healthy, focused, and ready to learn. When students receive these meals, they return to school well-fed, rested, and prepared for success. Schools and community partners consistently report measurable improvements among participating students, including increased attendance, better concentration, higher energy levels, and improved academic performance.
Hunger Fight works closely with schools and community organizations to distribute meal pouches directly to children in need. Our Feed the Backpacks program is both scalable and sustainable, allowing us to expand based on demand and community support. By leveraging partnerships with corporate sponsors, grantors, and volunteers, we efficiently fund, assemble, and distribute thousands of meal pouches each month. Our cost-effective model ensures that 95.4% of every dollar donated directly supports program services, maximizing our impact and reaching as many children as possible.
With additional funding, Hunger Fight can increase meal production, expand to more schools, and strengthen partnerships, ensuring that no child goes hungry over the weekend. By investing in Feed the Backpacks, you are investing in the future of children and communities, helping to break the cycle of food insecurity, allow children to focus on their dreams and pave the way for a brighter tomorrow.

Total Project Budget: 2,290,528.00

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): A & L Irrigation Advent Lutheran ADW Construction CEMEX Christ’s Church of Fleming Island Clay Utility Authority Coastal Health Comcast Concrete Specialists TNT Doctors Lake Marina Eckert & Associates First Florida Credit Union Journey Church Lake Asbury Baptist Lance Maxwell Plumbing Legacy in Action Linder Industrial Machine & Fabrication New Beginnings Orange Park Pres River Christian Church VyStar (Branan Field) VyStar (103rd) VyStar (Oakleaf) VyStar (Middleburg) VyStar (Orange Park) VyStar (Chafee Rd) Camarda Financial Pinnacle Financial Grace Anglican Church Wind River Environmental Baptist Health Clay Challenge Enterprises North Florida Pediatrics Asbury Automotive Fresh Jax

Project Duration: Year Round
Geographical Area Served: Florida, Georgia
Age Group To Be Served: 5-18 years old

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
Contact First Name: Christine
Contact Last Name: Taylor
Contact Title: Grant Director
Contact Phone: 4075160384
Contact Email: chirstinet@hungerfight.org