Plymouth United Way President, Marie Morrow, recently presented P-CCS Director of Food and Nutrition Services, Kristen Hennessey, with 250 backpacks to support the District’s weekend food program for families in need. Each Friday P-CCS Food and Nutrition Services staff stuff backpacks with enough food to feed a family for the entire weekend. While the food for the program is donated by Gleaners Community Food Bank of Southeastern Michigan, the District has struggled to replenish its supply of backpacks. Thanks to the United Way, that will no longer be a problem. More than 60 P-CCS families are currently enrolled in the program, but District officials hope to expand the program soon based on the growing demand.

Photo:  Kristen Hennessey (left) receives backpacks from Marie Morrow.