Central Kitsap Food
Backpacks 4 Kids
who we are
DeeAnne Johnsrude
Vice President
I am a mom to two former CKSD students. Since becoming a part of this program in 2014, I have realized that you never know someone’s story by just looking at them. This program has given me a new look on life. Helping those who are in need while assisting families to receive food on the weekends so their child(ren) are fed is one of the reasons that I joined this program. My favorite part of this program is knowing that children and their family will not go hungry over the weekend and this is all achievable by the hard work of our volunteers and board members.
Monika Scotti
Treasurer & School Liaison
When my son was a student at Woodlands Elementary in 1998, I volunteered in his classroom and loved being able to help the students! I knew that helping kids was what I wanted to do, so I chose to join the PTA (Parent Teacher Association) the following year, not knowing truly what the PTA did except fundraising. I knew that I could make a difference, because the PTA was all about “The Kids!” Since joining the PTA, I have helped at many levels- the local school, CK Council, collaborating with CKSD staff, as well as the PTA State level.
In 2013, Eva came to a CK Council Meeting and spoke of a program that would help children who have no access to adequate food over the weekends. Our children are our future, and I knew at that point, that I needed to be a part of this program, so I volunteered and have been a part of this program since the beginning.
My favorite part of this program is having families tell me, “Thank you for what you do, for not only my family but others. Because of the help that you have given us, we no longer need it as we are back on our feet.” Hearing families say this always puts tears in my eyes and warmth in my heart.
Shauna Hamilton
Secretary
My family has been a part of the Central Kitsap School District since my kids were little. I volunteered at my kids’ elementary school and worked there as a recess teacher for a few years. After visiting my oldest daughter in Africa while she was on a mission trip, I realized that there are starving people among us. When I returned, I reached out to the district to see if my husband and I could pay off delinquent school lunch accounts or if there was another way to help and they recommended me to the backpack program! I have been helping with this program for three years and I love knowing that food is going home to families in need over the weekend!
Morgan Foutch
Volunteer Coordinator
I am a mother of four children in the Central Kitsap school district. Once my youngest began kindergarten, I was able to look for an opportunity to give back to the community in a way that supported students and families. I learned about the backpack program and knew it would be a great fit for me, but I had no idea the need for supplemental meals in our district was so strong. It was humbling to learn that many children in our community were facing food insecurity. Being part of this program is an honor, and I look forward to serving the wonderful families who allow us to help!
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Belinda Pruitt
Board Member
I have worked as a paraprofessional and substitute teacher in several states. I have two grown children whom graduated from CKSD. For the past several years I have been a substitute Paraprofessional for CKSD. I have enjoyed substituting, but have decided to go in another direction.
I have seen firsthand in the classrooms the need for our program and others like it. I started volunteering with CKFB4K and assisting with packing bags in 2020. I believe in the group and what they are able to do to help the kids in our district. No child should have to worry about where their next meal will come from.