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John Emerson brings in a box of food to Kila School last week. A $50,000 grant from Walmart gave the Flathead Food Bank funding to buy food boxes for youths at three area schools starting this year. “It’s a weekend supply of food for kids who are thought to be maybe not getting enough food,” said Lori Botkin, executive director of the Flathead Food Bank.

John Emerson brings in a box of food to Kila School last week. A $50,000 grant from Walmart gave the Flathead Food Bank funding to buy food boxes for youths at three area schools starting this year. “It’s a weekend supply of food for kids who are thought to be maybe not getting enough food,” said Lori Botkin, executive director of the Flathead Food Bank.

November 23, 2010

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Backpack program gives kids extra food for weekend
November 23, 2010 2 a.m.

Backpack program gives kids extra food for weekend

When students trickle into Justin Barnes’ office on Fridays, they don’t wear the looks of consternation typical of children headed to the principal’s office.