Did you know ...Kids who are hungry do poorly in school and are unlikely to grow into productive adults?

• 1 in 5 Iowa children do not have enough to eat each day
• 1 in 3 West Des Moines Community Schools elementary students participate in the federal meal programs
• There are no congregate meal sites in West Des Moines that are open on the weekend

What does a hungry West Des Moines child do?

With Booster Pak, our mission is to help at risk students and teens in the West Des Moines Community Schools reach their fullest potential by reducing childhood hunger and promoting health and wellness. The program provides healthy, kid friendly food to at-risk elementary students and personal care and baby items for at-risk teens. Our program is currently serving over 600 students at Clive, Crossroads, Crestview, Fairmeadows, Hillside, Phenix, Western Hills, Westridge, Jordan Creek, Indian Hills, Stilwell and Walnut Creek Alternative Campus.