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Snacks in Packs

Affichée le octobre 13, 2009

• Auteur : Alyse Schacter
• Endroit : Ottawa,Ontario
• Catégorie : Favorisez le bien-être
• Coût : À gros budget (50 000 $ à 250 000 $)

Snacks in Packs

"Packing away childhood hunger one backpack at a time"

What is Snacks in Packs all about?

Snacks in Packs is a program with a BIG goal: to alleviate and eliminate childhood hunger in Ottawa.

Snacks in Packs is a program that aims to help support children facing food-insecurity when other resources are not available or accessible.

During the week, Food Banks and Community Pantries are open and children have access to school supports such as Breakfast and Lunch Programs, but what about on the weekends and during school/statutory holidays? Snacks in Packs is a program that is aimed at providing support when other resources are not available.

How does it work?

Step1 : Elementary school students are identified by their teachers,communities workers,school social workers,etc.. as needing food assistance/support.

Step 2: On the Friday before a weekend, or last day of school before a holiday, the participants are discreetly given a backpack filled with child-friendly,easy-to-prepare and nutritious foods to last them the specific period of time. The backpacks are also filled with other items if needed depending on the child's personal needs (ie; toothbrush,winter clothes,etc...) as well as a list of community resources to help bring awareness to those in need of the other supports available.

Of course there are a lot of logistics/details, for example volunteers to fill the backpacks and evaluation systems to ensure that the program is achieving it's goals, but- where there is a will there is a way!

Why is a program like Snacks in packs important to the Ottawa community?

The Ottawa Food Bank serves 16,000 children every month. Over 40,000 youth and children living in Ottawa live below the poverty line. Most food assistance resources in our community are not open on the weekends and during holidays. For many young children, the main support they receive comes from programs at their school, which are not available to them on weekends and during school holidays.

Childhood hunger is an issue in our community but we can work together to end it!

The Inspiration:

Feeding America runs a program called the BackPack Program and has had incredible successes. Currently there are 1600 program sites in operation across the US. These BackPack programs serve over 70,000 children every year. Imagine the opportunities for the expansion of programs like Snacks in Packs in Canada! The success of the BackPack Program inspired this idea and I am very excited by the possibility of trying it in Ottawa!

The impact this grant could have?

HUGE! My hope is to pilot Snacks in Packs in an elementary school that would benefit from a program like this. There are many identified schools in Ottawa that have a high population of students living below the poverty line and it is so exciting to think of the possibilities this program could offer and the impact it could have on improving the lives of children! Although my long-term plan is to obtain permanent funding from a granting organization or eventually gain municipal or provincialgovernmental support, this grant would help lay the foundation for this program and would allow for a pilot project to be run,so that we can get started packing away childhood hunger!

We can pack away childhood hunger one backpack at a time!

Thank you so much and have a great day! Alyse Schacter

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  Let's Pack Away Childhood Hunger!
  Let's Pack Away Childhood Hunger Did you know that every month, the Ottawa Food Bank provides support to over 16,000 children? Childhood hunger is a real issue right here in our community, we can end it- one backpack at a time!
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• Yanny Un

  Alyse! This is a greatttt idea :)
  octobre 14, 2009 @ 11:09 EST

  
  

• snckpckheart

  AMAZING...SNACK PACK HEARTS
  octobre 14, 2009 @ 2:58 EST

  
  

• Ashalove

  This idea is brilliant! Spread the word everyone. This project is needed in Ottawa. The Food Banks are in need of help - especially when it comes to supplying children and their families. Over the summer, I worked out of a community house in Ottawa that partially acted as a food bank, we NEVER had enough. Families would have to walk far to get to the next Food Bank. As well, all of our youth program foods would ultimately depend on what the food bank had - and a lot of the time, we couldn't get what we needed and we were considered a priority. Keep up the great work. :)
  octobre 14, 2009 @ 7:56 EST

  
  

• Kolo

  Sounds good to me, there are so many kids in Ottawa that are going hungry.
  octobre 14, 2009 @ 10:20 EST

  
  

• hrhlsg

  Great idea Alyse! keep up the good work! I hope my computer skills are adequate enough to make my vote count!
  octobre 14, 2009 @ 11:28 EST

  
  

• adbo

  Alyse...amazing vision! Good luck! Adam
  octobre 14, 2009 @ 11:35 EST

  
  

• libby

  Hunger is one of the most serious impediments to children's learning. With confidence that they will be well taken care of on weekends and holidays, these children will be enabled to participate in community events in a positive way and will look forward to returning to school after any break. Your idea is both humanitarian and practical and I wish you the best. libby
  octobre 15, 2009 @ 12:19 EST

  
  

• sk

  this idea is smart -- both practical and wide in scope. it will make a real difference to children. thank you for your vision!
  octobre 15, 2009 @ 12:47 EST

  
  

• robinlu

  XXXXXgreat idea!!!!
  octobre 15, 2009 @ 1:48 EST

  
  

• shayna

  ure amazing xx
  octobre 15, 2009 @ 8:00 EST

  
  

• jgwc

  Way to go. This is a great idea (you always come up with them).
  octobre 15, 2009 @ 8:16 EST

  
  

• ashleyglover

  I was just telling Connie about this wonderful idea! Good luck, my dear!
  octobre 15, 2009 @ 8:44 EST

  
  

• cgagne

  You go girl!
  octobre 15, 2009 @ 10:22 EST

  
  

• Aplape

  This is a great idea! But is there a way to extend this to children who aren't in school?
  octobre 15, 2009 @ 1:17 EST

  
  

• MarieA

  i will vote and vote and vote!! love u alyse. great work as always. so blessed to have u doing this! Marie- ur buddy in Toronto!
  octobre 15, 2009 @ 4:00 EST

  
  

• gbakkaya

  Great idea!!! Keep up the good work.. I'm behind ya 110% :)
  octobre 15, 2009 @ 4:08 EST

  
  

• alysetalia

  Thank you guys so much! I am so excited, I am having a bit of trouble focusing on anything else! I send lots of love and I am so grateful. If you have time you can vote up to once every day. Also Aplape, thank you so much for your comment,that is a very good point and I was thinking that maybe we could liaison with community housing community centers to ensure that we are helping all children in need and not just those in school. Thank you so much for mentioning that, I am very grateful for your insight. Thank you all so much for clicking! I am very grateful. Lots of love, Alyse and Snacks in Packs
  octobre 15, 2009 @ 5:55 EST

  
  

• CT

  Alyse amazing idea, from an amazing person. Colleen
  octobre 15, 2009 @ 6:30 EST

  
  

• april

  sounds like a wonderful idea! best of luck! :)
  octobre 15, 2009 @ 11:50 EST

  
  

• slw1971

  Fantastic idea!!! As an educator I have seen how the needs of these incredible children are forgotten about when we don't see the children everyday. Whether it's a school day or not, they are still going without and we all need to be reminded of that. Your plan would help to erase this. We must all remember to do everything we can to help these often silent and forgotten faces of poverty. One group that may be able yo help is the Parent Counsels in each school.Amazing idea Alyse, from an amazing person.Keep up the fight.
  octobre 16, 2009 @ 12:51 EST

  
  

• maggie

  Alyse, you are amazing! Good luck. The Bourk's are behind you 100%!!!
  octobre 16, 2009 @ 8:22 EST

  
  

• libby

  On to victory for a truly caring idea. libby
  octobre 16, 2009 @ 2:29 EST

  
  

• LauchlanG

  Get 'em alyse.
  octobre 16, 2009 @ 3:19 EST

  
  

• Pierangela

  Alyse, your caring heart never ceases to amaze me. A great idea that will help so many children do their best, not only at school, but everyday! xoxx p.
  octobre 16, 2009 @ 4:07 EST

  
  

• KatrinaVW

  This is sweet!! Good luck girl!
  octobre 16, 2009 @ 5:02 EST

  
  

• tash

  Alyse! You're AMAZING! I hope you know that! No one else I know has as big a heart as you! I vote yes! Yes! Yes! By the way happy birthday beautiful! I wanted to buy a teddy bear for your birthday... i don't know exactly how that works for you every year... let me know. I love you!
  octobre 16, 2009 @ 8:15 EST

  
  

• mdebora

  Making the world a better place often starts with a great idea and one small voice to pass it on. Sing loudly Alyse!!! And the world will join your chorus. Keep up the good work!
  octobre 16, 2009 @ 8:26 EST

  
  

• Dallon

  I Got your page in my favourites now. Ill keep voting!
  octobre 16, 2009 @ 9:57 EST

  
  

• Phyllie

  This is so exciting!!! Your now on Twi So exciting!!! You're now on Lovequotesnyc-Twitter! Thank you,once again Alyse, for sharing your great heart, strong spirit and brilliance! I join all your dear friends who will cast a vote every day and continue to be inspired by your love and compassion. xoxoxo...
  octobre 17, 2009 @ 12:10 EST

  
  

• lmoorcroft

  this is such a wonderful idea alyse!! goodluck! xox
  octobre 17, 2009 @ 4:36 EST

  
  

• Milo Douglas

  Alyse, u vote for me I vote for u!! I am 11 years old and understand what it's like to go to school with nothing!! I hope you can help us !!!!
  octobre 17, 2009 @ 4:40 EST

  
  

• Milo Douglas

  Alyse U ROCK \ READ MY COMMENTS
  octobre 17, 2009 @ 4:41 EST

  
  

• alyserocks

  i love you alyse great idea!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Eron
  octobre 18, 2009 @ 3:09 EST

  
  

• alysetalia

  Thank you guys so so much , I am so grateful I cannot express it. I love you all so much! Big Hugs, Alyse and Snacks in Packs
  octobre 18, 2009 @ 3:38 EST

  
  

• rachel

  u are one amazing girl... I love you Alyse.........xoxo.. this will happen for sure...
  octobre 18, 2009 @ 5:36 EST

  
  

• lasha

  Alyse you have worked so hard on this and it shows!!! You're an inspiration!!!!!!!!!
  octobre 18, 2009 @ 7:46 EST

  
  

• worddd

  this acutally amazing
  octobre 18, 2009 @ 10:03 EST

  
  

• Charles

  Helping kids get good nutrition is fundamental and has got my vote.
  octobre 19, 2009 @ 11:21 EST

  
  

• sheabay

  I'm so proud of you and I love you no matter what happens! :)
  octobre 19, 2009 @ 8:02 EST

  
  

• Puppy Luver

  Aww you are soooooooo NICE!!! I will pray and vote every day! Love you lots Britt : )
  octobre 19, 2009 @ 8:03 EST

  
  

• Michelle

  It is a great idea...you have my vote. Please if you can check out Windsor's Ontario's idea and please vote! http://www.avivacommunityfund.org/ideas/acf1522
  octobre 20, 2009 @ 3:21 EST

  
  

• Nadya Pohran

  alyse, you are a beautiful source of inspiration. love you deeply! voting, and spreading the word to others to vote, too!
  octobre 20, 2009 @ 4:46 EST

  
  

• karyn

  Hi Alyse, I am a junior kindergarten teacher from London, Ontario! Believe it or not I was also inspired by Feeding Americas Backpack program!!! I was on the site voting for my school progect "Je veux m'amuser! I want to have fun." and I saw your project!! We are currently piloting our Food 4 Kids backpack program in our school in London Ontario after securing funding from a local lawyers group. It is going really well and I would love to chat with you about your idea! Maybe I can help in some small way! What you are doing is amazing and you can count on my support and my vote everyday! I hope it works our for you!!!
  octobre 20, 2009 @ 9:18 EST

  
  

• alysetalia

  Thank you guys so so much for everything, I am so grateful. I love you all so much. Karyn, that is amazing! I would love to chat with you, if you have time! My email address is alysetalia@rogers.com Thank you so much Karyn, I am so grateful. I am sending so much love to everyone, thank you all so much, I am so grateful. Have a great night! Alyse and Snacks in Packs
  octobre 20, 2009 @ 11:37 EST

  
  

• EArms

  What an amazing idea Alyse, you have my vote for sure!
  octobre 21, 2009 @ 6:32 EST

  
  

• melissa pink

  WOW!! you are doing amazing ;)
  octobre 22, 2009 @ 8:54 EST

  
  

• shayna

  alyse- u are fabulous!! xx
  octobre 23, 2009 @ 9:00 EST

  
  

• thishi~

  good idea, thanx Alyse for your vote for students feeding students! u have my vote, good luck!
  octobre 23, 2009 @ 12:30 EST

  
  

• Lola

  Fabulous, absolutely fabulous.
  octobre 24, 2009 @ 12:01 EST

  
  

• Erbear

  I hope you get this funding Alyse! You deserve, I know how long you have been working this dream of yours! I have always thought this was an amazing idea! I hope it grows, and becomes nationwide! Every city and town could use this idea!!! Not just cities, but Rural and Northern areas as well. Go Alyse Go!!
  octobre 24, 2009 @ 9:29 EST

  
  

• tara

  You are a wonderful, brilliant person, Alyse. My mom and I think of you often. Always wishing you well, Tara Francoeur
  octobre 25, 2009 @ 1:47 EST

  
  

• jeffflawson

  Bravo, Alyse!
  octobre 25, 2009 @ 11:22 EST

  
  

• amanda

  Good luck Alyse!!
  octobre 25, 2009 @ 11:56 EST

  
  

• Sizzles

  nice idea.
  octobre 25, 2009 @ 11:48 EST

  
  

• Johanne

  Bravo Alyse tu es géniale.
  octobre 26, 2009 @ 3:54 EST

  
  

• otownmom

  Alyse we have not met, but I truly believe this idea is fabulous. I hope you secure funding, and when you do, please do not hesitate to email me asking for help to get this going; chantalulicny@yahoo.ca I would feel honored to donate my time to such a worthy and wonderful cause. Good luck. (and if you don't win/secure the funds there is always Karyn's idea of asking local law practices to support your program). Chantal
  octobre 26, 2009 @ 8:58 EST

  
  

• Volk W.

  YES!
  octobre 26, 2009 @ 11:24 EST

  
  

• jfwalker

  Alyse - Keep up the GREAT WORK. Jennifer, Citizen Advocacy.
  octobre 27, 2009 @ 11:39 EST

  
  

• Julia

  I believe this idea is awesome! I am from Kelowna and am voting on"Students Helping Feed Student", and I think we should work together because our ideas are so very much the same. Help eliminate child hunger throughout Canada! I am voting for you, and please vote for us!
  octobre 27, 2009 @ 11:42 EST

  
  

• Garcia

  this idea is bitchin'.
  octobre 27, 2009 @ 3:55 EST

  
  

• sandrabee

  Good Job Alyse!!! I am behind you all the way!! Love you hun xox
  octobre 27, 2009 @ 5:57 EST

  
  

• JGC

  Way to go Alyse. I'm behind you all the way. Your friend, always, Jean Guy.
  octobre 27, 2009 @ 6:24 EST

  
  

• snckpckheart

  SO close!!! Everyone knows that you can vote a whole bunch of times if they are not in the same day right??? anyways good luck Alyse!
  octobre 27, 2009 @ 8:47 EST

  
  

• alysetalia

  Thank you so much guys for all of your comments and support, I am very grateful. I am just hoping with all my heart that we can make it! Love you guys so much and sending big hugs! Alyse and Snacks in Packs (it is so cool to write that!)
  octobre 28, 2009 @ 8:10 EST

  
  

• jotennis

  Alyse - you are amazing as always!! Good luck.
  octobre 28, 2009 @ 9:35 EST

  
  

• kelly

  EVERYONE: YOU CAN VOTE ONCE A DAY! USE YOUR VOTE. In the words of Alyse herself: "Barrack the vote!" A.K.A. "Rock the vote!"
  octobre 29, 2009 @ 12:05 EST

  
  

• jgwc

  PLEASE! Vote, vote, vote. Kelly is right, you can vote once a day. Don't pass up this opportunity to use your votes wisely. The more the merrier. I'm sure Alyse would appreciate all the help she can get. I know I would. It would be so great for her to make Snacks in Packs a reality.
  octobre 29, 2009 @ 8:01 EST

  
  

• imanazman

  good luck Alyse :) you are stellar. x
  octobre 29, 2009 @ 6:30 EST

  
  

• sanja15

  This is a truly amazing and inspiring idea Alyse! I'm going to keep on voting every single day :)
  octobre 29, 2009 @ 8:56 EST

  
  

• Volk W.

  VOTE EVERYDAY! FIRST ELIMINATION IS SATURDAY! TELL YOUR FRIENDS! TELL YOUR ENEMMIES! TELL YOUR COLLEGUES! TELL YOUR COWORKERS! TELL YOUR BOSS! TELL YOUR BOSS' BOSS! TELL YOUR DAUGHTER! TELL YOUR MOTHER! TELL YOUR GRANDMOTHER! TELL YOUR BROTHER! TELL YOUR TEACHER! TELL YOUR STUDENTS! TELL YOUR NEIGHBOUR! TELL YOUR NEIGHBOUR'S DAUGHTER! TELL YOUR MP! TELL YOUR PM! TELL YOUR BFF! TELL YOUR BF! TELL YOUR GF! SPREAD THE WORD TO VOTE VOTE VOTE!!!!!!!!
  octobre 29, 2009 @ 11:43 EST

  
  

• jgwc

  Time is running out so, please vote as often as you can (that's every day), make Alyse's dream come true. Snacks in Packs is the best thing that could happen to all the hungry children of the area. Look at it this way; help put a smile on many faces, warmth in many hearts and food in many hungry children's stomachs. Alyse would be so happy if this was to become a reality.
  octobre 30, 2009 @ 7:15 EST

  
  

• Tea

  YES! jgwc has got the idea. VOTING is where its at!
  novembre 1, 2009 @ 4:11 EST

  
  

• Lola

  listen to jgwc!
  novembre 1, 2009 @ 4:13 EST

  
  

• jgwc

  Way to go Alyse. You have made it to round two and I have all the confidence in the world that you and Snacks in Packs will go all the way.
  novembre 2, 2009 @ 9:49 EST

  
  

• sinequanon

  YAY! Round 2!! Way to go Alyse!!
  novembre 2, 2009 @ 11:50 EST

  
  

• tonyrochon

  Hi Alyse, I am casting my votes :-)
  novembre 2, 2009 @ 12:01 EST

  
  

• tamara89

  you got my vote! :)
  novembre 2, 2009 @ 6:02 EST

  
  

• 123

  Every vote counts!!
  novembre 2, 2009 @ 8:48 EST

  
  

• alysetalia

  Thank you guys so much for all of your support in Round 1, I am so grateful, it is hard to express it. I am really excited about Round 2 and very nervous,eek!! One vote at a time! I am sending big hugs and lots of love, Alyse and Snacks in Packs P.S. You guys are amazing.
  novembre 2, 2009 @ 9:24 EST

  
  

• dc904

  http://www.avivacommunityfund.org/ideas/acf1245 help people from all around the world!
  novembre 2, 2009 @ 10:14 EST

  
  

• barbara

  Dear Alyse, I am not surprised to see your name attached to such a thoughtful and community oriented project. You are a wonderful person. I am encouraging everyone I know to support this well named and important initiative. YEAH ALYSE!! Barbara (your grade nine English teacher!!)
  novembre 2, 2009 @ 10:39 EST

  
  

• shayna

  way to go monkey- you are gonna OWN round 2!! so proud of you xx
  novembre 3, 2009 @ 8:45 EST

  
  

• nicholasm

  Best of luck Alyse :)
  novembre 3, 2009 @ 9:49 EST

  
  

• jgwc

  Go Alyse go!!! Let's go all, help Alyse feel like the queen she really is. Let's make Snacks in Packs a reality.
  novembre 3, 2009 @ 11:30 EST

  
  

• Brigit O

  Alyse you're such a wonderful person and this is simply inspirational! :) Best of luck! You deserve it all the way!
  novembre 3, 2009 @ 5:24 EST

  
  

• jamieu

  Best of Luck Alyse! Great job on CBC Radio!
  novembre 3, 2009 @ 5:41 EST

  
  

• lasha

  You were incredible today on the radio, We are all behind you all the way!!
  novembre 3, 2009 @ 7:37 EST

  
  

• kelly

  you were fab en el radio aujourd'hui fue mui fierto de ti. Congratulations. Mazel Tov. Felicitation. Feliz Navidad. xo xo Gossip Girl.
  novembre 3, 2009 @ 10:57 EST

  
  

• Tea

  usted es fabuloso. Tu trabajo mi causo muy buena impresion. a.k.a. YOU GO GIRL.
  novembre 3, 2009 @ 11:02 EST

  
  

• Lola

  off the hizzy.
  novembre 3, 2009 @ 11:03 EST

  
  

• Lola

  Ce commentaire a été modéré novembre 3, 2009 @ 11:03 EST

  
  

• Lola

  p to the s: this is good.
  novembre 3, 2009 @ 11:05 EST

  
  

• Anonymous

  Alyse, Heard you on the Ottawa afternoon radio show. Excellent idea. I guess if government won't take care of their responsibilities the public has to. Well done, keep at it, and buena fortuna. Jose.
  novembre 3, 2009 @ 11:30 EST

  
  

• yahoo

  Alyse, you were a pro on the radio today! I hope that all of Canada was listening and that listeners go to the trouble of voting. Fingers crossed.
  novembre 3, 2009 @ 11:35 EST

  
  

• the Mom

  We are rooting for you!
  novembre 4, 2009 @ 8:27 EST

  
  

• rocket

  We need to tell two friends who tell two friends who tell two friends... This project needs some exponential voting!
  novembre 4, 2009 @ 8:29 EST

  
  

• jgwc

  Ilove it! I love it! I love it! Way to go Alyse!!! You are an inspiration! Lest go all, please make Snacks in Packs a dream come true. Please keep voting every day.
  novembre 4, 2009 @ 9:37 EST

  
  

• ashleyglover

  So apparently I missed the fact you were on the radio, but I'm sure you represented well. Hopefully your celeb status will get some votes.
  novembre 4, 2009 @ 10:43 EST

  
  

• LaurBear

  Hello my dear, you were amazing on the radio last night.. (as I watched) but you are amazing in general :) . Your a great inspiration. You make the world a better place. ox
  novembre 4, 2009 @ 11:14 EST

  
  

• eduffin

  Alyse, what a wonderfully articulate and enthusiastic presentation you gave on CBC radio last night.. So proud of you!
  novembre 4, 2009 @ 1:46 EST

  
  

• Sizzles

  this idea it hawt.
  novembre 4, 2009 @ 11:50 EST

  
  

• Volk W.

  awww yeah baby. round three of bust!
  novembre 4, 2009 @ 11:52 EST

  
  

• Volk W.

  (meant to write: Round three or bust!)
  novembre 4, 2009 @ 11:53 EST

  
  

• Lola

  what's this? one of my comments has been moderated? *!%^# !! That's f-ing f-ed up. mother. In any case, this aside, Alyse's efforts are superb and with extreme eloquence I relay this information unto thou. So listen up F-ERS!
  novembre 4, 2009 @ 11:55 EST

  
  

• Lola

  Let statement: Let "f" represent the noun "feline".
  novembre 4, 2009 @ 11:59 EST

  
  

• Coolbeans

  Alyse, I wrote you a diddy: this idea is popping/ hunger, you are stopping/ or trying to anyway/ so i will vote all day/ or once a day i suppose/ the formatting on this comment will show up in prose/ because it doesn't allow page break/ so slashes it will take/ to make the division clearer/ i sense that winning is nearer/ you are cool.
  novembre 5, 2009 @ 12:08 EST

  
  

• Coolbeans

  And so i invite you to my pool/ Or to come to shool./ we could have a duel/ i hope you're not a tool/ if so i am a fool/. PEACE ALYSE.
  novembre 5, 2009 @ 12:09 EST

  
  

• J+L

  Your going to go so far with this....Love you A-Dog
  novembre 5, 2009 @ 11:17 EST

  
  

• alysetalia

  I am very encouraged by all your comments. Thank you. I think it is an exciting project and I have been so impressed by the descriptions of what it has done in 49 U.S States. We need this program in Canada. I am very grateful for friends ( and a sister) like all of you, who support me and make good things happen. I am looking for ideas on how to market the voting aspect to get into the top 20. Any ideas? Suggestions? Prayers? Thank you and keep voting. Please tell your friends that if they want to vote they must register... I am afraid some people just click on Cast a Vote and think their vote has been counted. I love you and am grateful. Have a great night!!!!
  novembre 5, 2009 @ 10:34 EST

  
  

• Quiddish B.

  what kind of food will be in the bags? specific example please. i can't think of healthy AND child preparable food. Kraft Diner? but that's not too healthy and it uses a stove top (therefor not childfriendly), although i suppose you could get the microwavable type but still, not everyone has a microwave (and certainly not those who's parents can't afford a lunch in the first place).
  novembre 5, 2009 @ 10:35 EST

  
  

• alysetalia

  Coolbeans so cool... you rule... like what you wrote... now vote, vote vote. That is my poem for today and I hope this project goes all the way :)
  novembre 5, 2009 @ 10:40 EST

  
  

• aviva

  fabulous. -Aviva Bradlyn
  novembre 5, 2009 @ 10:40 EST

  
  

• alysetalia

  Quiddich B. The food in the packs will be especially selected by nutritionists and the Food Bank of Ottawa. Depending on the funding we will be able to vary the menus as they will meet the Canada Food Guide requirements. For example, a weekend backpack will have to have enough for 7 healthy meals. And pasta and cereal are part of a complete diet but fresh fruits and veggies might also be included. I will gladly post info on these details as the projects evolves... lets get the funds committed first. I am so grateful to have people likeyou interested in the details. If we all work together this will work!
  novembre 5, 2009 @ 10:46 EST

  
  

• Lulu

  Hey Alyse, I hope we break the 600 mark today. Do you think all your fans know YOU MUST REGISTER ON THIS SITE AND PUT IN YOUR EMAIL AND PASSWORD every time you come to it, if you want the vote to count???
  novembre 6, 2009 @ 8:22 EST

  
  

• jgwc

  Please vote, vote, vote, every day. Alyse and Snacks In Packs are counting on you.
  novembre 6, 2009 @ 12:40 EST

  
  

• alysetalia

  Hi Guys! I just had a meeting with the Food Bank and they were saying how much a program like that is needed- I am even more inspired now--- I hope we can make it!! Thank you for everything I am so grateful. I love you all, Alyse P.S. If we each tell 5 friends to tell 5 friends imagine the impact....eeeeeeeeeeeeee!! So excited!
  novembre 6, 2009 @ 12:56 EST

  
  

• KammyLeeJune

  Hey Alyse, this is Kammy, maybe you remember me from the ACT Ottawa film acting course and from one of Natasha's parties. I just wanted to say that you are getting support from me all the way from Germany : ) You are such a sweet, loving person Alyse, I love you. May God bless you like there's no tomorrow!
  novembre 6, 2009 @ 3:55 EST

  
  

• Jill

  Alyse! Just listened to your radio interview. So good to hear you promoting this great idea! Looks like your votes are stacking up. Good luck, and I'll keep on voting every day. xxx
  novembre 6, 2009 @ 11:01 EST

  
  

• Sizzles

  nice, i likey.
  novembre 6, 2009 @ 11:43 EST

  
  

• Lola

  good work Alyse. The tribe has spoken. You are the chosen one.
  novembre 6, 2009 @ 11:45 EST

  
  

• rocket

  I want this project to take off. I think that we need projects that fill-in the gaps for other social services to ensure a full social safety net for kids. Way to go!
  novembre 7, 2009 @ 3:48 EST

  
  

• justdo it

  Wow we are getting up there in the hundreds, I will be hoping that you break the 800 barrier this weekend!
  novembre 7, 2009 @ 3:54 EST

  
  

• britt_r232

  Alyse my love! You're doing absoloutely amazing with this project and I hope the vote number keeps growing and growing like it is right now! :) I'm telling alllll my friends about it and they're voting too! I love you so much and miss you so much (even though it seems like just yesterday we all visited! Hugs and kisses xoxoxoxoxoxooxoxox Britt
  novembre 7, 2009 @ 9:21 EST

  
  

• Ariana

  love you so much! ill call you soon, but just wanted to let you know that were all rooting for you on the memphis end and voting our butts (tushies...) off! abominable spirit as eron said when he was little (indominable spirit). im not even totally sure what that means... love you so much! xoxoxoxoxox Ayana
  novembre 7, 2009 @ 11:05 EST

  
  

• Garcia

  rocket, you are too punny. l
  novembre 7, 2009 @ 11:54 EST

  
  

• 1234567890pp

  girl. this is fine.
  novembre 8, 2009 @ 12:05 EST

  
  

• panties

  Yes Please.
  novembre 8, 2009 @ 12:06 EST

  
  

• sdfkshdfkajh

  awesome possum
  novembre 8, 2009 @ 12:07 EST

  
  

• snckpckheart

  this is amazing....you'll do great
  novembre 8, 2009 @ 11:07 EST

  
  

• snckpckheart

  
  novembre 8, 2009 @ 11:07 EST

  
  

• BeckyNaveda

  Amazing, Alyse! You're going to do great!
  novembre 8, 2009 @ 1:03 EST

  
  

• Anonymous

  Ce commentaire a été modéré novembre 9, 2009 @ 11:17 EST

  
  

• GirlfriendP

  That is a great idea, Alyse. I just signed up :)
  novembre 9, 2009 @ 5:01 EST

  
  

• 1234567890

  nice.
  novembre 9, 2009 @ 7:59 EST

  
  

• cats

  Meowza!
  novembre 9, 2009 @ 8:01 EST

  
  

• cat

  wicked sick
  novembre 9, 2009 @ 8:02 EST

  
  

• andrewp

  This idea is as hot as high-heeled boots.
  novembre 9, 2009 @ 9:35 EST

  
  

• jgwc

  Come on all; let's make Snacks in Packs a reality. I can't say this enough; vote, vote, vote. Time is running out, so please do it now!
  novembre 10, 2009 @ 6:59 EST

  
  

• trat

  Excellent idea Alyse, go for it!
  novembre 10, 2009 @ 12:39 EST

  
  

• cats

  Do you think you'll make it to round three, Alyse?
  novembre 10, 2009 @ 9:38 EST

  
  

• cat

  copycat.
  novembre 10, 2009 @ 9:41 EST

  
  

• kelly

  me likey. es tan bueno. si, es tan tan tan (x un millon) bueno que yo soy muy fierto de ti.
  novembre 10, 2009 @ 9:43 EST

  
  

• Coolbeans

  snaeblooC
  novembre 10, 2009 @ 9:45 EST

  
  

• Sizzles

  good.
  novembre 11, 2009 @ 12:12 EST

  
  

• Volk W.

  solid.
  novembre 11, 2009 @ 12:13 EST

  
  

• shayna

  BALLLLLLLEEEEEEEEERRRRRRRRRRRR videoclip sweets!! (i still think it coulda been my big acting break debut though... think about it , for next time u know lol) je taime, snacks in packs #1 fan!!
  novembre 11, 2009 @ 7:54 EST

  
  

• robinlu

  just saying hello!
  novembre 11, 2009 @ 8:17 EST

  
  

• ashleyglover

  CHECK OUT THE NEW VIDEO THAT WAS POSTED, EVERYONE! Alyse, soon you'll have so many fans that you won't know what to do with yourself...Youtube does that to people.
  novembre 11, 2009 @ 6:32 EST

  
  

• jgwc

  I can't say this enough... Vote, vote, vote for Snacks in Packs, Alyse would really like this as well. You don't know what this means to her and how it could really help the community.
  novembre 12, 2009 @ 6:57 EST

  
  

• barbara

  Great camera presence, Alyse. YOU GO GRRLLL!! Barbara
  novembre 13, 2009 @ 10:20 EST

  
  

• AriG

  Alyse - this is amazing!!!!!!!! Best of luck!
  novembre 13, 2009 @ 7:27 EST

  
  

• JGC

  Come on all... Please; please; please, vote, vote vote! Time is running out. Alyse and Snacks In Packs are counting on you!
  novembre 14, 2009 @ 9:52 EST

  
  

• jgwc

  Please all, vote on a daily basis, don't let my friend Alyse and Snacks In Packs down. Let's help make this project a reality.
  novembre 16, 2009 @ 6:59 EST

  
  

• ashleyglover

  Hello all, the system for progressing in this competition is rather confusing. The thing is, if Snacks and Packs isn't in the top 20 in this round, it will not be considered for funding. Please help Alyse and vote everyday.
  novembre 16, 2009 @ 9:02 EST

  
  

• JGC

  I strongly agree with ashleyglover. Please help Alyse and Snacks In Packs. Vote every day.
  novembre 16, 2009 @ 6:14 EST

  
  

• alysetalia

  Thank you guys, I am so grateful for all of your help and support. I love you all so much. I am very grateful. Lots of love, Alyse and Snacks in Packs
  novembre 16, 2009 @ 8:22 EST

  
  

• tonyrochon

  Hi, when we cast our vote to elect thee ambitious Alyse Schacter as Canada's youngest Prime Minister :-) we will need to vote only once. However, at avivacommunityfund.org we need multi votes for Snax n' Pax. The "nice n' easy" solution I'm pimping for Snax n' Pax is to leave a avivacommunityfund.org tab open on your browser. This way, when you check your email anyway each morning, you can also quick and easily cast your vote :-) In case you haven't heard all the news casts and all the breaking reports, chk this out: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aBJbgf6e08Y
  novembre 17, 2009 @ 2:50 EST

  
  

• LaurBear

  
  novembre 17, 2009 @ 10:41 EST

  
  

• Colleen

  We are still in there with you Alyse. Chin up, you are one great lady.
  novembre 17, 2009 @ 1:15 EST

  
  

• Colleen

  We are still in there with you Alyse. Chin up, you are one great lady.
  novembre 17, 2009 @ 1:15 EST

  
  

• Colleen

  We are still in there with you Alyse. Chin up, you are one great lady.
  novembre 17, 2009 @ 1:15 EST

  
  

• Colleen

  We are still in there with you Alyse. Chin up, you are one great lady.
  novembre 17, 2009 @ 1:15 EST

  
  

• heiidiii

  Alyse you are amazing Good job!
  novembre 18, 2009 @ 10:36 EST

  
  

• Milo Douglas

  We all are cheering for down here in stratford ontario!
  novembre 20, 2009 @ 3:53 EST

  
  

• brent

  yay alyse- ure awesome!!! xx
  novembre 22, 2009 @ 12:26 EST

  
  

• Michelle

  Alyse...today I wish you 4000 votes! You are so deserving~ God Bless your efforts and kind heart!
  novembre 24, 2009 @ 9:49 EST

  
  

• Michelle

  p.s. I haven't forgotten your kindness when you inspired us to post our idea. Thank you again!
  novembre 24, 2009 @ 9:50 EST

  
  

• jgwc

  Come on, lets go all, time is running out on this project. There are only 4 1/2 days left to vote. Lets make Snacks In Packs a reality. Alyse would be so happy, so would many other people of which the list is to long to mention.
  novembre 25, 2009 @ 7:01 EST