Starfish North Langley

Our Story

In 2017 the Langley Sunrise Rotary club recognized the need for students in the North Langley area to have nourishing food on weekends. Teachers noticed that children of families in need were less attentive and concentration levels were low on Mondays.

Students were able to participate in breakfast and lunch programs at their school but weekends left a void in their nutrition.  The club decided we would join the many community organizations supporting Starfish Backpacks.

The food is delivered to a central school. The packs are filled by volunteers (both students and parents) they are then delivered to schools on Friday for the students to take home to share with their families on the weekend. We have five different menus that are appropriate for children to prepare if there is not an adult at home.

We started by supporting three schools in Fort Langley and Walnut Grove with 12 backpacks and have grown to 20 packs at five schools in North Langley.  

Children can’t learn when their tummies are empty that is why we’re supporting families in need. With your help, the future looks brighter for kids when they don’t have to worry about being hungry on the weekends.

NORTH LANGLEY RECEIVES LETTER FROM A PARENT

“I just wanted to take a moment to recognize the work that you put into providing these backpacks filled with food for families in need.  I personally am very thankful to be a part of this program this year as there were some weeks that we truly needed the food.

It is so wonderful to have the support of our community during our times of need and I thank you for doing what you can to make it happen.”

Approximately $600 feeds a child every weekend of the school year.

Please drop off donations to:

C/O Grant Sauer Notary

#5B 8880 202 Street

Langley BC  V1M 4E7

For more information please contact:

May Barnard, Rotary Club of Langley Sunrise

mfbarnard@telus.net, 604-530-7092