Kids Aid The Backpack Program

<p>When a child is hungry “being a kid” can be hard work. Kids Aid was created to provide food to hungry children within our community. Through the collaborative support of local schools, businesses and individual volunteers, Kids Aid is a community solution to “Helping Kids Be Kids.”</p><p>Our Vision: No child experiences hunger in Mesa County</p><p>Our Mission: To alleviate childhood hunger so kids can be kids</p><p>Our Core Values: </p><p>We value kids, considering their needs first</p><p>We value human dignity, infusing compassion in all that we do</p><p>We value community partnership, prioritizing collaboration and joint solutions</p><p>We value clear and simple systems, increasing accessibility, efficiency, and responsiveness</p><p>We value community contribution, acknowledging all who support our mission and vision</p><p>We value connection, operating with gratitude and kindness</p>