On Valentine’s Day, Oak Hill Academy’s Student Council hosted a Dress Down Day to benefit The Backpack Crew. This organization started by the Dice Family in 2013 feeds 238 children from 12 surrounding schools each week. The Backpack Crew clearly states their mission on their website. “We believe there is enough to go around! Our mission is to provide children with food on the weekends when they do not have their school lunch to rely on. Spreading awareness about childhood hunger and inspiring others to start their own programs are also our goals! We also believe that everybody needs a helping hand at some point in our journey of life. There is nothing wrong or shameful in asking for help. Tomorrow it could be you needing a helping hand! Whether it be time, money, food, spreading awareness or a kind word- we all need to do what we can!”
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