• Methacton Backpack Program

    The Methacton Backpack Program provides students in need with supplemental food items. Families who qualify for free/reduced meals are eligible to apply for the Backpack Program.

    Complete the following form to register your child(ren) for the 2024-2025 school year. Backpack Program distributions for families are done on a monthly basis. This form will remain open through the end of the school year to accommodate our families as their needs may change.

    If you have any questions or issues registering your family, please contact Dr. Dani Fowlston at dfowlston@methacton.org. 

    There are several ways you can contribute to the Backpack Program:

    Collection Bins:

    • Donations can be dropped off (Monday through Friday) at Arcola Intermediate School. Collection bins are located near the entrance.

    Or contact Dr. Dani Fowlston at dfowlston@methacton.org if you need to arrange a pick-up or drop-off.

    Amazon:

    • You can place an order through Amazon and ship it directly to Arcola Intermediate School. Please remember to select "No Weekend Delivery".

    The address is: Arcola Intermediate School c/o Backpack Program, 4001-A Eagleville Road, Eagleville, PA 19403

  • What items can I donate?

    Individual Food Items Needed (single-serving only):

    • Shelf stable/not refrigerated boxes of milk (individual)
    • Mini cereal boxes
    • Canned soup (cans with "pop tops")
    • Oatmeal packets or cups
    • Applesauce and fruit cups
    • Chef Boyardee, Hormel, Dinty Moore Meals, etc.
    • Easy Mac cups
    • Cracker Packs
    • Sweet snacks: fruit gummies, pudding, granola bars, etc.
    • Salty snacks: pretzel packs, Goldfish, popcorn, etc.
    • 100% juice boxes

    Thanks for all you do to support our school community!