Maple Ridge Starfish Pack Program is in the news.
Read more here: http://www.mapleridgenews.com/news/395715341.html
Starfish Pack is now in Kamloops!
You can read more here: http://www.kamloopsthisweek.com/bass-hunger-does-not-take-a-break-during-the-week/
Williams Lake is excited to announce children will be fed over the weekends.
Take a look at Tribune’s online article here:
Recently Vernon Starfish Pack was featured on CBC.ca in an online article.
Updated: June 30, 2016
Starfishpack Abbotsford was recently praised by the School District 34’s Superintendent, Kevin Godden, as being the most notable endeavour in feeding children.
In the article, Kevin outlines the tragedy of the effects of hunger on developing brains.
“Hungry children are distressed children. Research in the field of neuroscience (and common sense) tells us that depriving the body of nutrients has a significant impact on brain development, and consequently one’s ability to learn. We should not be surprised that children who come to school chronically hungry demonstrate more inappropriate behaviours, are more inattentive, and are more likely to exhibit negative interactions with peers and their teachers. If you have ever been hungry for an extended period of time you will know what I am talking about.”
We have a Super Kid on our hands!
With the help of his community, Chase raised over $8,000 for the Abbotsford Starfish Pack Program! Watch the video to hear how giving up a 7th birthday can help feed over 15 hungry children over the weekend for a whole school year!
Other articles written about Chase’s journey include:
Check out this amazing kid! He heard about the Starfish Pack program in Abbotsford and wanted to raise $50 by his birthday to give. He has raised almost $1,000 already and hopes to raise $9,000!
Read this Abbotsford News story to find out more.
Recently Starfish Pack was featured on Shaw TV Chilliwack.
Coquitlam Starfish Pack program made the front page of Tri-City Newspaper!