SWANTON, Ohio (WTVG) - It’s a gesture that will reach well beyond the people in the room. A donation of $5,000 will help fund Swanton Backpack Buddies.

House Bill 88, introduced by Republican Rep. Trevor Lee, who represents Davis County, would have required those above the age of 18 to verify their immigration status to receive public benefits.

The nonprofit Coeur d'Alene Backpack Program serves roughly 700 students in the Coeur d'Alene School District experiencing food insecurity.

Google has awarded Blessings in a Backpack $35,000 to assist in feeding children in Fort Wayne Community Schools.

A program that keeps kids fed when they're out of school for weekends and holiday breaks is facing financially lean days. "We are out of money and our program will not last past this school year," ...

Are you tired of cramming for finals under stuffy, fluorescent lights? Do you yearn for the outdoors? Backpacking can help — all you need is a destination, a backpack and a plan. In Preparation ...

Gearing up for camping is a balance between quality equipment, cost, and comfort. An all-in-one spot like Costco can help, ...

As the number of people needing assistance increased drastically while funding remained limited, the Backpack Bridge Program was scaled back at some schools and eliminated altogether at others.

A man was sentenced to four and a half years behind bars for his part in a violent three-on-one robbery at a Brandon motel ...

A recent Spirit Airlines passenger has left the internet clucking with laughter after bringing an “emotional support” ...

Every Thursday, volunteers at Swanton Elementary fill more than 50 backpacks with food. The backpacks go home on Fridays, ...

You don’t have to try the latest trendy meal at the hottest new restaurant, quit your job or move to another country to live a better life. By Jerrelle Guy Eight years ago, after earning a master’s ...