A new food program aimed at children at risk is being introduced to Koochiching County this fall.The United Way's Buddy Backpack program gives youngsters each Friday a backpack full of nutritious, child-friendly, non-perishable food items.
Spokesperson Elizabeth Johnson says it enhances existing in-school breakfast and lunch programs.
The United Way will raise money for the initiative through its annual "Kooch County Cruise."
Classic cars and motorcycle riders will travel throughout the County on September 8.
Register at Northern Auto Parts or the International Falls Chamber office in the Falls, or the United Way's website.
