Snack in a Backpack honors Champions for Children

  • Sherry (center) and Bill Echelberger were recognized as Snack in a Backpack’s Community Champions at the annual Champions for Children event Thursday, February 29, at Fightingtown Tavern. For a description of their contributions, please see page A10. Jeannie May, Snack chairwoman, presented the award.
    Sherry (center) and Bill Echelberger were recognized as Snack in a Backpack’s Community Champions at the annual Champions for Children event Thursday, February 29, at Fightingtown Tavern. For a description of their contributions, please see page A10. Jeannie May, Snack chairwoman, presented the award.
  • Margaret Warner was surprised at the Champions for Children event with a special award in appreciation for her contributions.
    Margaret Warner was surprised at the Champions for Children event with a special award in appreciation for her contributions.
  • Kristie and Jeff Young, from left, and Taproom Manager Bethany Meyer received the Business Champion Award presented by Snack in a Backpack.
    Kristie and Jeff Young, from left, and Taproom Manager Bethany Meyer received the Business Champion Award presented by Snack in a Backpack.
  • Cayley Hamilton is Snack in a Backpack’s Early Education Champion.
    Cayley Hamilton is Snack in a Backpack’s Early Education Champion.
  • Kim King of the Knitwits was honored with the Heart for Children Champion by Snack in a Backpack. Snack Treasurer Jeff O’Neill presented the award.
    Kim King of the Knitwits was honored with the Heart for Children Champion by Snack in a Backpack. Snack Treasurer Jeff O’Neill presented the award.
By Bobbi Pippin Snack in a Backpack, hosted their 12th annual Champions for Children fundraiser at Fightingtown Tavern in downtown Blue Ridge Thursday, February 29. People in attendance enjoyed food…

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