KAP
Kids Assistance Program (KAP)
The Kids Assistance Program (KAP) at Alms House collaborates with Hope Mills area social workers to provide weekend food packs to children who might otherwise go hungry. Each Friday, these packs ensure that children have access to nutritious meals throughout the weekend.
Support and Funding
KAP thrives due to the generous contributions from various organizations and community members. Notable supporters include:
- Cumberland Community Foundation ~ Women’s Giving Circle
- NC Synod of the ELCA – Michael Peeler/Virginia Casey Fund
- Junior League of Fayetteville
- Fayetteville Association of Realtors
- Kiwanis of Hope Mills
- Florence Rogers Charitable Trust Fund
- The Coca-Cola Bottling Company
- Members Credit Union
Additionally, ongoing support comes from individuals, partnering churches, Sunday School classes, and various men’s and women’s groups. Local businesses also contribute items for the KAP bags, highlighting the community’s collective effort to combat child hunger.
How You Can Help
To support KAP, consider donating the following specific items (no substitutes, please):
- Bottled Water
- Single-serving Cereal Boxes
- Fruit Snacks
- Individual Juice Boxes (100% juice only)
- Cheese and Crackers (NO PEANUT BUTTER, due to allergies)
- Beef Jerky Sticks
- Ramen Noodles
- Chef Boyardee Microwavable Pastas (e.g., Spaghetti & Meatballs, Lasagna, Beefaroni, Beef Ravioli)
- Shelf-Stable Milk Cartons (individual size only)
- 1-gallon Zip Lock freezer bags
- Tall kitchen garbage bags
- Spoons
Please deliver these items to Alms House at 3909 Ellison Street, Hope Mills, NC, Tuesday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM.
Tax-deductible cash donations are also welcome. Please make checks payable to: ALMS HOUSE – “KAP”. Online donations for the KAP Program can also be made through our website.
Your support ensures that no child in our community goes hungry over the weekend. Thank you for making a difference.
