CHEEKTOWAGA, N.Y. (WIVB) -- If you’re planning on heading out to grocery shop at any Wegmans in the area now until June 18, you can fill a backpack for a child in need with just $5.

“All you have to do is go to the register and when you're checking out your groceries, make a donation,” said Wegmans Spokesperson Michele Mehaffy. “Three dollars, or $5, or really any amount helps. We are hoping to collect enough to be able to properly give 35,000 backpacks out this year.”

Donations go directly to FeedMore WNY's program “Fill the Backpack!” which provides shelf-stable food for local kids outside of school. This year's campaign goal will allow almost half a year of service for 65 schools, if reached. “Because it's in schools to students directly, it’s not an open pantry program, we have to fu

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