GIVING CHILDREN HOPE

Wgyb: the we've got your back (wgyb) program partners with local orange and los angeles county schools to identify children in crisis, brings them to stability by meeting their nutritional needs and builds their parent's capacity to empower them to create strong futures for their family. School staff members refer the students most in need within their schools to wgyb where they begin receiving a backpack full of food that will last a family of four for at least three days. Parents who sign up for the program are encouraged to participate in classes or volunteer at their school site. This program strategy helps to build skills for parents in areas such as financial management, nutrition, and parenting, while also increasing their engagement, a key factor in improving academic success for low-income students. Each week, wgyb partners with more than 60 schools to serve over 4,000 individuals with needed food.