East Newton United

OUR MISSION

Our mission is to ensure that every student in the East Newton School District feels supported, valued, and cared for. East Newton United is committed to connecting community organizations, businesses, and volunteers with students and families to provide encouragement, compassion, and practical assistance. We want every family in our district to know they are not alone—their community is here to support them.

WEEKLY PACKED ITEMS

The success of the weekend backpack program depends on the generosity of our community. Individuals, businesses, churches and organizations can support the program a variety of ways. 

One way is through donations of weekly packed item:

• Vienna sausages and/or ravioli (and like items)-  microwaveable containers only 
• Cereal- individual serving boxes only
• Oatmeal- packets of all flavors
• Breakfast bars- any flavor
• Granola bars- any flavor
• Ramen noodles- any flavor
• Crackers- assorted flavors (pb, cheese, chives, etc) 
• Cheez-Its- individual grab bags only
• Goldfish crackers- individual grab bags only
• Mac N Cheese- microwaveable cups only
• Mixed fruit cups
• Mandarin oranges cups
• Applesauce cups- all flavors
• Slim Jim beef jerky sticks
• All natural fruit snacks
• Dessert item
• Chips- grab bag size only (occasionally given) 

Qualifications:

To qualify, students have to be part of the free/reduced program. 

• Parents/Guardians can contact their campus administrator(s) to inquire about the backpack program. If this is a need for them, we will add them to the list. 
• In order to remove themselves from the program, parents/guardians will have to sign paperwork, approving, they intend to cut participation. 
• If a student no longer wants to participate, we can remove them while their siblings still receive items with the program. 
• If your student is being “bullied” or is “made fun of” in any manner for receiving items from any of our ENU programs, please let your campus administrators know. This is not permitted and is to be disciplined as such.