CHIPP

The CHIPP™ (Child Hunger Initiative Power Packs) program, now entering its fourth year, provides free nutritious meals to children over weekends and school breaks. Each child receives a Power Pack, a green, eco-friendly backpack containing eight non-perishable food items, including meals, snacks, fruits, and vegetables. Packs are distributed every Friday and aim to ensure children return to school ready to learn on Monday.

Key Facts:

  • Total Participants: 56 children from two Hartford schools:
    • Community First School (CFS)
    • Women’s League Child Development Center (WLCDC)
  • Total Volunteer Hours (3 years): 2,880 hours from an intergenerational volunteer group

2025 Plans:

  • Expected Growth: 20% increase in participation
  • Projected Reach:
    • 7,415 Power Packs
    • Up to 29,660 food items

Support & Operations:

  • Supported by:
    • Union Baptist Church’s Foodshare (in exchange for volunteer hours)
    • Our volunteer force is under direction of project chair Carolyn Thomas

With Gratitude to Our Sponsors and Supporters

Two of Hartford’s leading organizations made critical financial contributions

The Hartford Stage was an early supporter of this program, which provided green backpacks full of weekend meals. Our continued fundraising partnership with Hartford Stage allows us to enjoy the theater and fund the program.

We are especially grateful to the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving for their generous $16,580 grant, which provides critical funding for the program. Their vital support allowed us to meet the growing needs of our youth.

Hartford Girls Rock! Tickets

The Foundation for Educational Opportunities, Incorporated in conjunction with Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated®, Epsilon Omicron Omega chapter in Hartford, CT presents its 11th Annual signature event, Hartford Girls Rock!. We will celebrate, inspire and honor the area’s best and brightest young ladies for their academic achievement, leadership potential and community service.