Vermillion Student Programs
Feeding Vermillion offers a variety of services tailored specifically for students in the Vermillion School District:
Tanager Take Out, Weekend Backpacks, and School Supplies Backpacks.
Families wishing to utilize Tanager Take Out or the Weekend Backpack program may not participate in both programs, but those wishing to swap services are free to do so at any time. Both services require you to fill out the sign up form online or the physical copy of the Release of Information form.
Tanager Take Out
The Tanager Takeout program is offered to any student enrolled in the Vermillion School District who would benefit from extra food support. The program does not require information about income, but does ask about the size of the household. This information does not exclude students from receiving a Tanager Takeout, but determines the quantity of items permitted per family.
The Tanager Takeout program is a weekly visit to the food pantry (some exclusions apply) that can be utilized by families with students in the Vermillion School District. Much like the food pantry visits, Tanager Takeout visits utilize household numbers to identify the amount of food provided per family. Unlike the food pantry (which is a monthly visit), Tanager Takeout is a weekly visit, increasing the amount of support provided to children.
Tanager Take Out is offered weekly on Wednesdays from 2-6 p.m.
Weekend Backpacks
The Backpack Program is offered to any student enrolled in the Vermillion School District who would benefit from extra food support. The program does not require information about income, but does ask about the size of the household. This information does not exclude students from receiving a backpack.
The Backpack Program provides students with a backpack with food to help them combat hunger over the weekends. The backpacks typically consist of non-perishable items and some fresh produce.
Backpacks are distributed to student’s school on the last day of the school week.
School Supplies Backpacks
The School Supplies Backpack program is offered to any student enrolled in the Vermillion School District.
The School Supplies Backpack Program is a yearly program that offers the required school supplies needed for students enrolled in the Vermillion School District. All students deserve to have the necessary tools to ensure a successful school year. Please sign up if you need supplies.