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Archive Home > 2009 > August > 21 > Filling backpacks to end hunger

Filling backpacks to end hunger

Bend woman helps local students focus on learning, not food

By Alandra Johnson / The Bulletin
August 21, 2009

By chance this spring, Bend resident Amy Fraley overheard a few teachers talking about a problem they faced. Students returned from school vacation hungry, making it tough for them to focus on learning. Many children receive free or reduced-priced breakfasts or lunches at school, but for some....

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