CHARGING THEIR DAY.
FUELING THEIR FUTURE.
The Charge Up! Snack Program ensures that no student in Northwest Allen County Schools learns on an empty stomach.
ABOUT THE PROGRAM
The Charge Up! Snack Program ensures no student tries to learn on an empty stomach. By partnering directly with schools, the NACS Education Foundation provides nutritious, student-friendly snacks to reduce hunger-related barriers and keep kids focused, engaged, and ready to succeed.
In the 2026-2027 school year, Charge Up! will launch as a pilot program at Huntertown and Arcola Elementary schools. This is to ensure we are meeting the need of each building, and can plan to scale the program appropriately to more NACS buildings.
WHY IT MATTERS
When students have access to nutrition throughout the day, they perform better. A simple snack can impact a classroom by:
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Boosting Focus: Eliminates hunger-related distractions so students can concentrate.
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Supporting Teachers: Provides staff with an immediate, stigma-free way to help a hungry child.
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Improving Well-Being: Enhances classroom participation, behavior, and overall student happiness.
THANKS TO OUR COMMUNITY PARTNERS
Meijer Community Giving
Donation of $500 in gift cards to purchase snacks to fill up classroom snack baskets. This will provide nearly 1,700 servings of snacks to our students!
Carroll High School Band
Hosted a snack donation drive during band camp and collected 5,590 servings of snacks!
C|3 Sports
Hosting a snack drive in coordination with their fall soccer season "Playing with a Purpose".