Fulton County Ohio Media

On Thursday evening at the Swanton American Legion Post #479 Murbach-Siefert, the Sons of the American Legion (SAL) made a generous donation of $1,500 to the Backpack Buddies Program of the Swanton Local School District.

Backpack Buddies is a community-based initiative designed to combat childhood hunger by supplying children with food and essential items when school meals are unavailable, such as over weekends or during school breaks.  The program targets children who rely on school meal programs during the week, ensuring they do not hungry outside of school hours.  By providing consistent access to food, the program supports better academic performance, health outcomes, and overall well-being for children and families in need.

Photo: SAL member Phil Leidigh hands a check to Backpack Buddies supporter Pat Pilliod along with fellow supporters Stephanie Fessenden and Lou Luce