5K supports Backpack Buddies program
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MARYVILLE, Mo. — The Student Dietetics Association at Northwest Missouri State University will host its seventh annual 5K fun run and walk Saturday, Oct. 7.
A benefit for the local Backpack Buddies child nutrition program, the “glow run” will begin at 7:30 p.m. on the east side of the Administration Building following registration, which begins at 6:30 p.m.
The association will have some “glow gear” on hand, but participants are encouraged to wear their own glow-in-the-dark clothing and accessories.
This year’s run will be followed by a free yoga session on the Administration Building lawn offered by staff from the Foster Fitness Center beginning around 8:15 p.m. Yoga mats will be available.
Glow run registration fee is $20. Runners and walkers who sign up before Monday, Oct. 2, receive a T-shirt.
To register online, go to www.nwmissouri.edu/rsvp/nsda5k. Paper registration forms are available in Room 311 of the Administration Building, at the Foster Fitness Center or at the sign-in table on the day of the event.
Backpack Buddies is a supplemental weekend meals program for children from low-income families administered by the Second Harvest Community Food Bank.
Eligible children are provided with easily prepared food intended to provide them with a healthy breakfast, healthy lunch and a healthy snack each weekend during the school year. “Backpack” meals also are distributed prior to holiday breaks.
Locally the program is offered in partnership with the Nodaway County Ministry Center and provides meals for 288 youngsters attending public elementary schools countywide.
The association’s glow run typically raises about $1,000 — enough to provide Backpack Buddies meals for seven students over the entire school year.
“The group would love to give even more to the community,” said Kelli Wilmes, nutrition and dietetics instructor at Northwest. “This a way for our organization to give back to a food-focused program in the community.”
Individuals and businesses seeking to make cash gifts to Backpack Buddies, can pick up a donation form in Room 311 of the Administration Building or mail checks in care of NSDA, 800 University Drive, Administration Building 311, Maryville, MO, 64468.
Donations also can be made in care of the Ministry Center.
For more information, go to www.facebook.com/NSDAnw, email Wilmes at [email protected] or call 660-562-1451.
