Backpack Buddies of Metro Atlanta began in 2017 with a small group of volunteers at a single local elementary school, packing nonperishable food for children who faced food insecurity over the weekend. The first distribution served just 10 students. Nine years later, the organisation provides weekend meals to thousands of children across dozens of schools throughout metro Atlanta. Here's how a small volunteer effort grew into a regional programme, and what it takes to keep it running today. It was founded by Ronald and Samra Robbins.
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