Food and nutrition in Delta, British Columbia
Deltassist - Starfish Backpack Program
Offered by Delta Local Immigration Partnership Program (DLIP)
In short
Backpacks are sent home each Friday, full of food for children and their families for the weekend during the school year. Participating schools identify students who would benefit from a Starfish backpack.
- Who it is for
- Children, Families, Young children, People on a low income; Family with children, Babies and toddlers (0-3), Children (4-12)
- What it helps with
- Food to eat, Money to get by, Knowing where to go, Help raising my kids, Help for my family, Making my own choices
- Cost and access
- Free
- Where
- 9097 120 St, Delta, BC V4C 6N9
- How to reach
- Contact through Delta Local Immigration Partnership Program (DLIP): (604) 594-3455 · inquiry@deltassist.com · Website
- Last verified
- , by HelpSeeker
About this service
The program is simple. Backpacks are sent home each Friday, full of food for children and their families for the weekend during the school year. Participating schools identify students who would benefit from a Starfish backpack. Every Friday after school, students who are part of the Program pick up a backpack at their school and take it home. Monday morning the students return empty backpacks for refilling for the following Friday.
Who can use it?
School-aged children
How do I get in touch?
Call (604) 594-3455, email inquiry@deltassist.com, or use the website.
Listed in Delta, British Columbia.
9097 120 St, Delta, BC V4C 6N9
9097 120 St, Delta, BC V4C 6N9Delta, British Columbia
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