Kid Packs Make a Difference
A Kid Pack is a special pack of kid-friendly foods that provides weekend nutrition during the school year for preschool, elementary, and middle school kids at risk of hunger in Helena, East Helena, Boulder, Basin, Canyon Creek, Clancy, and Lincoln. Contact your child’s school counselor or principal to learn how to participate in the Kid Pack program. Kid Packs ensure kids can come to school on Monday morning, ready to grow, learn, and play.
What’s In a Kid Pack?
Items for the 2026- 27 school year
Products vary periodically and may contain wheat, dairy, nuts, and other allergens.
| Item | Calories | Fat (g) | Protein (g) | Total Carbs (g) | Sugar (g) | Sodium (mg) | Fiber (g) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milk 1% | 100 | 2.5 | 8 | 12 | 12 | 105 | 0 |
| Granola Bar | 140 | 4.5 | 2 | 23 | 9 | 75 | 1 |
| Kamut* | 140 | 5 | 4 | 18 | 0 | 120 | 4 |
| Stellar Mini Pretzels | 120 | 4 | 3 | 18 | 1 | 420 | 1 |
| Mac & Cheese | 230 | 3 | 7 | 42 | 9 | 540 | 2 |
| Cereal (Scooters) | 110 | 2 | 3 | 21 | 0 | 140 | 3 |
| Oatmeal | 140 | 2.5 | 3 | 27 | 11 | 130 | 4 |
| Cheese | 100 | 8 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 360 | 0 |
| Hummus | 225 | 16 | 4 | 9 | 0 | 375 | 3 |
| Sunbutter | 200 | 17 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 130 | 2 |
| Fruit Cups Applesauce | 50 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 12 | 0 | 1 |
| Beef Stick | 30 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 100 | 0 |
| Raisins | 110 | 0 | 1 | 32 | 26 | 10 | 2 |
| Yogurt | 65 | 1 | 4 | 11 | 11 | 50 | 0 |
| Kid Pack Total | 1760 | 66.5 | 56 | 236 | 95 | 2555 | 23 |
* Montana-Made Products: We work to offer high-nutrition, Montana-made products in our food programs. This year’s Kid Packs feature Kamut, a roasted grain snack from Big Sandy, MT.
Want to Support Kid Packs?
Each school year, the demand for Kid Packs grows. Join us in helping ensure children in our community have the nutrition they need to grow, learn, and play. Your donation to Helena Food Share will support the Kid Pack program. Learn more about the ways you can help end childhood hunger by supporting Kid Packs.
How to Receive a
Kid Pack
If you know a child in preschool through middle school who could benefit from receiving a Kid Pack each week to support their weekend nutrition, please speak to their principal or school counselor. They will ensure that a Kid Pack is placed in the child’s bag at the end of each week during the school year for them to take home.
For high school students, please talk to your school counselor to learn about other food options available at your school and through Helena Food Share.
Creating Community
Bryant Elementary teacher Sally Hicks and her student Hank share the importance of the Kid Pack program for those who receive packs each week. Watch to learn how Kid Packs build a sense of community for kids.
