Powerpack

How Powerpack started                                  
In Spring 2013 a group of community members, led by Circle Pines resident Jenn Gramse, began meeting to talk about ways to help provide hungry students the nourishment necessary for health, well-being, and school success. With the help of Ron Koon, President of the Centennial Community Food Shelf, Jenn researched local backpack food programs and created the Powerpack Program to provide participating students a bag of non-perishable food items at the end of every week during the school year.

What's in a Pack                Examples

2 breakfast items        ​cereal box, nutrigrain bar

2 dinner items             single serve meals, tuna, mac 

1 fruit item                   fruit cup, fruit squeezies

4-5 healthy snacks     raisins, granola bars, crackers

Any questions concerning Powerpack, please email: powerpackdistrict12@gmail.com or call 612-308-3260 and leave a message. 

In the spirit of love, providing nourishment to people

Powerpack:

​​Food Shelf Hours:

Mondays / Thursdays 4 - 6 PM

No appointment necessary

Smaller donations - During

Distribution hours


Larger Donations -​ Please

call for an appointment


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The Powerpack Program provides a weekend bag of breakfast items, individual meals and snacks for school age children (K-12) in all of the I.S.D. 12 schools.  Each school has their own policy of how the packs are delivered. The concept is the packs should be handed out confidentially such that the privacy of each student is respected. Additional food or bags are distributed for school holidays. This program runs during the school year from September to end of May.

Eligibility                                                
Powerpacks are created as a supplemental food source for children who may need a little extra help with having enough food available at home on the weekends. Powerpack partners with the Centennial School District, operating out of the Centennial Middle School. Powerpacks are confidentially delivered to participating students each week during the school year. School officials from each of the ten schools (1 ECFE/ECSE school, 5 elementary, 1 middle school, 1 high school and 2 alternative schools) notify the Powerpack team each week of how many packs are requested. To enroll, contact your child's school counselor.

NOTE:  To direct your GiveMN donation to our Powerpack program, click on the link: