November: Still going strong...

2017 A Year In Review

Crystal R. Albers
Posted 12/29/17

It’s been nearly a decade since Torrington Middle School (TMS) began a weekly distribution of non-perishable food to students, and thanks to district staff and volunteers, the Backpack Program – and recipients – are just as nourished as ever.

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November: Still going strong...

2017 A Year In Review

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GOSHEN COUNTY – It’s been nearly a decade since Torrington Middle School (TMS) began a weekly distribution of non-perishable food to students, and thanks to district staff and volunteers, the Backpack Program – and recipients – are just as nourished as ever.
Every Wednesday at 5 p.m., with a few exceptions for holidays and inclement weather, volunteers gather at TMS to fill backpacks full of non-perishable food items. Students then take the backpacks home over the weekend to ensure they have enough food to sustain them until the next school day.
While the program originally served only TMS students, the backpacks are now distributed throughout Goshen County, according to District Parent Coordinator Rocio Ruiz.