Backpack Buddy of Santa Fe

02/26/2026

Hello Friends! It is time for Card Party and it is time to buy raffle tickets for this beautiful quilt that will be given away during the drawing on April 1st.
Backpack Buddy provides weekend nutrition for students in Santa Fe ISD that struggle with food insecurity. When Backpack Buddy started several years ago we served only the students of R J Wollam but today we serve the 3 elementary campuses as well as our 2 secondary campuses. We are currently serving more than 240 students each week. We count on many volunteers to make the program successful. We count on the donations of many individuals and organizations to make the program possible. Join us at Card Party on April 1st for a great day of fun.
Don’t forget to buy your raffle tickets.

02/09/2026

We have just reached 500 followers! Thank you for continuing to support Backpack Buddy . We could never have made it without each one of you. 🙏🤗🎉

02/07/2026

We serve the students of Santa Fe ISD that struggle with weekend food insecurity.

11/26/2024

Sending out Thanksgiving blessings to all of our Backpack Buddy volunteers and the many donors that make it possible for us to serve the children.

09/19/2024

Backpack Buddy works to provide weekend nutrition for students in Santa Fe ISD that are struggling with weekend food insecurity. We are proud to announce that we received a $500.00 grant from CONSTELLATION ENERGY and their Community Champions Program.

04/27/2024

Bonita Kahla Hyatt wants to say thanks to all that volunteered. An extra special thanks to Dennis Hyatt, Shannon Rouse, Belva Fischera, Debbie Spriggs, Melissa Green, Trish Anderson, and Susan Hall

Backpack Buddy volunteers worked the TShirt Roll for Yaga’s Children’s Fund Wild Game Cook-Off. We had so much fun and can hardly wait for the main event on May 10 and 11 down at Moody Gardens in Galveston. It’s all about the kids so let me know if you want to volunteer and I’ll send you info about how to sign up. If you can’t work bring the kids or grandkids down for some fun at the Children’s area. All proceeds go to various charities that support children’s programs in Galveston County.

04/26/2024

Backpack Buddy volunteers worked the TShirt Roll for Yaga’s Children’s Fund Wild Game Cook-Off. We had so much fun and can hardly wait for the main event on May 10 and 11 down at Moody Gardens in Galveston. It’s all about the kids so let me know if you want to volunteer and I’ll send you info about how to sign up. If you can’t work bring the kids or grandkids down for some fun at the Children’s area. All proceeds go to various charities that support children’s programs in Galveston County.

04/07/2024

The 28th edition of the Yaga's Wild Game BBQ Cook-off is set to take place on May 10th and 11th, 2024, in Galveston, Texas, benefiting the Yaga's Children's Fund. Originating in 1997, this cook-off was initially conceptualized to establish a family-friendly two-day event in downtown Galveston.

04/06/2024

Thanks to everyone that showed up to play and or work during our recent Card Party Fund Raiser. We really do count on so many people to make it possible for Backpack Buddy to serve the children of Santa Fe ISD that are struggling with weekend food insecurity!!! Our next fund raiser project is sponsored by Yaga’s Children’s Fund. Yaga’s provides grants to numerous programs in Galveston County that support programs for children. In May we will participate in Yaga’s Wild Game Cook Off at Moody Gardens. We get credit for hours worked by our members and friends. I’ll be posting more info soon. Consider working a two hour shift at one of the many activities such as the children’s area, the bar b que lunch prep and serve line, the silent auction, the fun run, and many other jobs. It will be May 10th and 11th at Moody Gardens in Galveston. For more information please contact Bonita Hyatt at 409 795-9493 or send a message thru backpackbuddy@mail. com. Soon I will post the Yaga Wild Game CookOff flyer and a link for volunteers to sign up.

03/26/2024

Don’t forget to join us next week. Card Party is always a lot of fun.

This Card Party benefits Backpack Buddy which is a ministry that is meaningful to so many. Backpack Buddy provides child friendly food for students in Santa Fe ISD that are struggling with weekend food insecurity. We are able to provide much needed food through donations, grants, and fund raisers. You do not have to play only cards. Lots of different games are seen at a Card Party. Please get your group together and join us for some fun!!!