About Weekend Kits

Weekend Kits are bags of food that slip discreetly into a child’s backpack and are intended to meet the nutritional needs of children during non-school hours, particularly over weekends or longer breaks. 

As of July 1, 2023, GLFB has assumed ownership and leadership of the WSK Backpack Program previously administered by Weekend Survival Kits.

WSK Backpack Program Transition


Program eligibility

There are no eligibility requirements to participate in this program and any child in need of food can receive a Weekend Kit. All school-aged children from kindergarten to 12th grade are eligible to participate in GLFB’s Weekend Kits program. There is no cost to your family to participate in this program.

For information about enrolling your child in GLFB’s Weekend Kits program, contact your school’s administrators.


Summer resources

School ends, but hunger doesn’t. If your family is in need of food resources when school is not in session, we are here to help. The following community partners offer Weekend Kit pickup during summer break. Contact the organization closest to you for details.

LocationContact informationDistribution details
Attwood Kids Camp
Attwood New Tech Magnet School
915 Attwood Dr., Lansing, MI 48911
Kits available to all camp participants
Barry-Eaton District Health Department
Bath Township Public Library
14051 Webster Rd., Bath, MI 48808
(517) 641-7111Kits available during regular library hours:

Monday - Friday: 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Briggs District Library
108 E. Railroad St., St. Johns, MI 48879
(989) 224-4702Kits available during regular library hours:

Monday - Friday: 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Saturday: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
CADL - Downtown Lansing
401 S. Capitol Ave., Lansing, MI 48933
(517) 367-6363Kits available during regular library hours:

Monday - Friday: 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Saturday: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
CADL - Foster Library
200 N. Foster Ave., Lansing, MI 48912
(517) 485-5185Kits available during regular library hours:

Monday - Friday: 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Saturday: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
CADL - South Lansing Library
3500 S. Cedar St., Lansing, MI 48910
(517) 272-9840Kits available during regular library hours:

Monday - Friday: 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Saturday: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Delta Township District Library
5130 Davenport Dr., Lansing, MI 48917
(517) 321-4014Tuesdays 5 - 7 p.m.
Foster Kids Camp
Foster Community Center
200 N. Foster Ave., Lansing, MI 48912
Kits available to all camp participants
Gier Kids Camp
Gier Community Center
2400 Hall St., Lansing, MI 48906
Kits available to all camp participants
Laingsburg Area Food Bank
210 Crum St., Laingsburg, MI 48848
Inside Laingsburg United Methodist Church
(517) 651-5531
Mason Community Services
118 W. Oak St., Mason, MI 48854
(313) 591-0822Fridays 3 - 6 p.m.
Mulliken Area Food Pantry
206 Main St., Mulliken, MI 48861
(517) 721-7121