Pastor Travist Patrick and the Assembly of God Church in St. Robert were recognized for their generous contributions of peanut butter, granola bars and other items to Snack in a Pack. Dr. Jamie Goforth, assistant superintendent of personnel services, and Superintendent Hilary Bales recognized Patrick and the church during the Waynesville R-VI Board of Education meeting on Jan. 17, 2023.
Snack in a Pack is an AmeriCorps program that provides supplemental food packs to about 675 Waynesville R-VI School District students who might otherwise go hungry over the weekend. It costs approximately $5.00 to feed one student for one weekend. The program relies on the generosity of its partners, donors, and community volunteers to continue its mission to feed hungry children and improve educational success. For more information on Snack in a Pack or to participate in the food fight, please contact the Waynesville AmeriCorps office at (573) 842-2254 or send an email to spack@waynesville.k12.mo.us.
Issued Jan. 19, 2023
