ACCESS Rogue Powerpack
Nourishing Young Minds in Southern Oregon
The ACCESS Rogue Powerpack Program provides bags of nutritious, child-friendly food to elementary school children who are receiving free breakfast or lunch at school during the week, but may lack adequate food at home over the weekend. Bags are filled every Friday to ensure they do not go hungry while away from school.
The Powerpack Program provides food for just over 800 Jackson County students at more than 30 schools in Medford, Phoenix-Talent, Eagle Point, Central Point, Ashland, Prospect, and Butte Falls.
“Seeing kids’ faces light up as they leave school on Friday with a bag full of food simply fills your heart up. Their weekend is brighter before they even get on the bus.”
– Michelle Corradetti, Powerpack past co-president
Jackson County Numbers
Research shows that having a healthy, balanced diet improves brain capacity. The danger of not having enough nutrition and the effects of food insufficiency can lead to malnourishment and poor academic performance. In Jackson County:
57% of students
are eligible for free or reduced school meals
17.1% of children
are food insecure
21% of students
rely on school for breakfast
45% of students
rely on school for lunch
*2024 report based on 2023 data by the Oregon Hunger Task Force
Volunteer for ACCESS Rogue Powerpack
We have lots of opportunities for getting involved and helping to improve the lives of children. Sign up to pack bags or drop them off at schools. We welcome volunteers for one-time assistance for a few hours, or ongoing support for Powerpack.
EVERY $8 PURCHASES ONE WEEKEND’S WORTH OF FOOD FOR A LOCAL STUDENT, AND $300 SUPPLIES FOOD FOR THEIR WEEKENDS ALL SCHOOL YEAR!
Donate to ACCESS Rogue Powerpack
For students who rely on school meals as one of their main sources of nourishment, weekends can be a challenging time. Help end food insecurity for elementary aged children with your donation. Giving online is easy, secure and convenient.
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In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by
USDA. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g. Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.), should contact the Agency (State or local) where they applied for benefits. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English. To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, (AD-3027) found online at: http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html and at any USDA office, or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by:
(1) mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
1400 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, D.C. 20250-9410;
(2) fax: (202) 690-7442; or
(3) email: program.intake@usda.gov.
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
