<P align=center><FONT size=1 face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Are you aware that 5,243 children in Washington County are food insecure?</FONT></P>
<P align=center><FONT size=1 face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Food insecure is a term used to describe individuals who do not have consistent access to food. For many children, Friday’s school lunch is the last healthy meal they receive until Monday’s school breakfast. Micah's Backpack needs you to provide simple food and/or financial support for these children.</FONT></P>
<P><FONT size=1 face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">D.I.A.-Micah's Backpack is starting out slow. We will begin our new project with 5 children. D.I.A.(Disciples In Action)-School Support has graciously provided 10 new backpacks. Each Friday afternoon 5 elementary school children will receive a backpack of healthy food and snacks to take home. On Monday the child returns the empty backpack to their school office to be restocked with food. Are you interested in sponsoring a child for $8.00/wk for 42 weeks ($336.00)? Several individuals can go together and sponsor one child. Or are you able to give a one-time monetary donation? </FONT></P>
<P><FONT size=1 face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">If you are or have any questions, please contact Vicki Reed at 301.790.1820 or Marcia Goodrich at 301.667.1473. Your financial donation is tax deductible. Food items can be dropped off in the Lower Tower Room. Just place them in the grocery cart labeled MICAH's BACKPACK. A list of food items follows.</FONT></P>
<P><FONT size=1 face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><STRONG>Needed Food Items in Individual Serving Sizes<BR></STRONG></FONT><FONT size=1 face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">100% Orange Juice or V-8 Juice<BR>Natural Juice Boxes<BR>Oatmeal (box containing individual packages)<BR>Tuna Kits<BR>Macaroni and Cheese Singles<BR>Peanut Butter<BR>Crackers (in boxes with sleeves)<BR>Chicken Noodle or Vegetable Soup<BR>Apple Sauce (single serving size)<BR>Fruit Cups/Canned Fruit<BR>Spaghetti-O's or Ravioli<BR>Canned Vegetables (corn, green beans, carrots)<BR>Gold Fish Crackers<BR>Pudding Cups (non-refrigerated)<BR>Granola Bars<BR>Microwave Popcorn </FONT></P>
<P align=center><FONT size=1 face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><STRONG>Thank-you for your generous support!!!!</STRONG></FONT></P>
<P><FONT size=1 face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">“He has told you, O mortal, what is good; and what does the <BR>Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God.” Micah 6: 8</FONT></P>
