Make an
impact today

Your support helps us provide teens with the fuel they need to get through busy school days and their after-school hours.

There are a few meaningful ways to give:

Donate Funds

Financial donations allow us to purchase snacks and supplies to help keep our program consistent and sustainable.

Your monetary support helps cover:

  • Nutritious snack purchases

  • Packing supplies (bags, storage, transport)

  • Program and distribution costs

Make your impact go further by becoming a monthly supporter.

3% Cover the Fee

We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Donations are tax-deductible as allowed by law. Our EIN is 41-3272147. You will receive a receipt for your records after donating.

Donate Snacks

We’re looking for:

  • Protein bars (nut-free preferred)

  • Whole-grain snack bars, crackers, or pretzels

  • Shelf-stable protein snacks (seed-based, legumes, etc.)

  • Dried fruit or fruit snacks with low added sugar

  • Fairlife protein shakes

  • Bottled water (16.9 fl oz size)

  • Other nutritious, filling snacks suitable for teens

Please ensure all donated snacks are unopened, unexpired, and shelf-stable.

Donate Snacks

Volunteer with us

Help us sort, pack, and deliver snacks for teens in our community. Volunteering is easy, meaningful, and a great way to give back.

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Our Promise

We are a teen-led nonprofit, and we take your trust seriously.
Every donation goes directly toward supporting teens and expanding access to nutritious after-school snacks.

Thank you for helping us make a difference — one snack bag at a time.

Meet Our Team

Frequently Asked Questions

We’re always happy to connect. Email us anytime at info@youthnourishmentproject.org.

  • Yes! The Youth Nourishment Project is officially recognized as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization by the IRS. All eligible donations are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law. After you donate, you will receive a receipt for your records.

  • Your donation goes directly toward providing nutritious, shelf-stable snack bags for teens in our community. Funds help us purchase items like protein bars and other filling snacks, as well as packing supplies needed to distribute bags through our partner pantries.

  • Yes! We organize monthly snack-packing events and are always looking for volunteers who want to help make a difference. Whether you’re a student, parent, or community member, we’d love to have you join us.

  • Yes! We gladly accept donations of unopened, unexpired, shelf-stable snacks that are suitable for teens. Protein bars (nut-free preferred), whole-grain bars, and shelf-stable protein snacks are especially helpful.

    If you’re a company or business interested in donating, please contact us directly at info@youthnourishmentproject.org.