Monday, June 11, 2012

Because Hunger Doesn't Break on Weekends!

Dr. Steven Shwedel and staff from Shwedel Dental on Goddard Rd. in Taylor are proud to announce that they are partnering with “Blessings in a Backpack.” Because Hunger…Doesn’t Take a Break on Weekends!

On April 18, 2012, Dr. Steven Shwedel presented Cindy Meszaros, Asst. Principal at Randall Elementary School in Taylor, with a check for $1000.00.  This donation will help in starting the Blessings in a Backpack program this fall at Randall.

Blessings in a Backpack’s goal is to help meet the nutritional needs of children in need by providing weekend meals and thus help remove barriers to academic success.  Each week, volunteers in cooperation with Taylor school officials, distribute backpacks filled with enough non-perishable food for six meals to at-risk students.  The students return the backpacks on Monday, to be used the following weekend.

“We’re honored to be able to help this wonderful program and the children in Taylor,” said Dr. Shwedel.  For more information about Blessings in a Backpack and our future fundraising activities, contact the office at 313-292-5590.