Together we can help local children in need.
Food 4 Kids: Food distribution year round and lunches during summers and school breaks.
School Supplies 4 Kids: Making sure kids the supplies they need to start school on the right foot!
Beds 4 Kids: Providing beds for those children without.
Camps 4 Kids: Enrichment opportunities for kids and a place to get food.
Safe Homes 4 Kids: Critical home repairs to make homes safe for children living in them.
Food 4 Kids
Our food program has evolved over the years. We now have Community Distribution Days (for eligible families with children) and continue our Summer & School Break Lunch Program. During non-school periods, our local children who are on the free/reduced meal programs at school go without breakfast and lunch most days. We step in to fill that food gap. Nutritious lunches are prepared each weekday during these non-school periods and are delivered to various locations within Kendall County. Our Community Distribution Days provide up to two weeks worth of food to get kids through the weekends and more. This is a year-round program.
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ONGOING NEEDS:
Food Shipments:
Unloading, sorting, and shelving food inventory.
As needed - 8am-noonFood Box Packing:
Packing boxes of food for local children.
2nd/4th Thursdays from 10:30-12:30p;
One Saturday/month.Food Box Distribution
Distributing food boxes to children at our location.
2nd/4th Thursdays from 2:00-3:30;
One Saturday/month.Lunch Packing & Delivery
School breaks and summers;
M-F from 9:30-11a.Certified Food Handlers
School breaks and summers;
M-F from 9:30-11a.
With only…
$25: You can provide 1 week of food.
$100: You can supply 1 month of food.
$650: You can cover 1 year of food.
In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity.Program information may be made available in languages other than English. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication to obtain program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language), should contact the responsible state or local agency that administers the program or USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339.To file a program discrimination complaint, a Complainant should complete a Form AD-3027, USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form which can be obtained online at: https://www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/documents/ad-3027.pdf, from any USDA office, by calling (866) 632-9992, or by writing a letter addressed to USDA. The letter must contain the complainant’s name, address, telephone number, and a written description of the alleged discriminatory action in sufficient detail to inform the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights (ASCR) about the nature and date of an alleged civil rights violation. The completed AD-3027 form or letter must be submitted to USDA by:mail:
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
1400 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; orfax:
(833) 256-1665 or (202) 690-7442; oremail:
Program.Intake@usda.gov
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.-
"I would not have been able to work this summer without the scholarships provided for my kids this past summer. Knowing that my kids were taken care of and being fed lunch everyday was a blessing."
H.H. Family
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"Helping feed our members, especially those that may be facing food scarcity issues at home is one of things we love about our partnership with LKCK. Whether it's during the school year, over break , or in the summer, our families that qualify for scholarships not only receive help in making sure their kids have a fun and safe place to be in the summer, they also know they will be fed and cared for as well."
Emma Hix, Branch Director, Boys & Girls Club
School Supplies 4 Kids
This is a new program for LKCK starting in 2024. SAM’s Kids has been providing this service to local kids for the past 18 years, and can no longer manage the program so we stepped in to help. At the beginning of each school year, we provide a backpack full of the supplies our kids need to start the school year off right. We also provide supplies to those who transfer in late.
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ONGOING NEEDS:
SCHOOL SUPPLIES:
Composition Notebooks - wide ruled, 100 pages
Crayons - 12/24 count
Pencils/Colored Pencils
Glue Sticks
VOLUNTEERS
Sorting Supplies and Loading Backpacks
last 2 weeks of JulyAssisting Kids with Picking Supplies
first 2 weeks of August
With only…
$60: You can cover a backpack full of school supplies.
Consider holding a School Supply Drive for us!
Email us for more info.
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"During the past few years, BISD has witnessed a remarkable increase of families living in poverty. A child entering class on the first day of school with meager supplies is placed at an immediate disadvantage. Providing our underserved children with new supplies and backpacks on the first day of school elevates their self esteem and encourages them to take pride in their part of the learning process."
Janet D’Spain, Executive Director, SAM’s Kids Foundation, Inc.
Beds 4 Kids
Bunk Beds
This program provides new bunk beds, mattresses, comforters, sheets, and pillows for children without beds in Kendall County. A proper bed is a basic need for a child’s emotional, mental, and physical health. Every child should have a safe and comfortable bed to sleep in at night!
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ONGOING NEEDS:
Delivery & Install
Help with delivery and installation of beds and bedding:
1-2x per month, 1 hour maxSpanish Speakers
Speak directly with our client families
With only…
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"We finally have our own bed for the first time! We love it!"
Two elementary school age sisters who recently received a bunk bed
Safe Homes 4 Kids
We partner with other local agencies and neighborhood communities to identify homes that are in need of critical home repairs that pose safety and health risks for the children living in them. This is typically leaking roofs, holes in floors, etc.
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ONGOING NEEDS:
Spanish Speakers
Translate documents & speak directly with our client families.Skilled Volunteers
Carpenters, plumbers, electricians, etc.Project Helpers
All-day events
Sponsor A Family
Consider sponsoring a family project. We typically need things like toilets, vanities, flooring, paint, etc.
Email: safehomes4kids@lovekckids.org
OR consider donating money to cover supplies.
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"Seeing a family with three little kids go from living in a shed with no water or AC/heat to having bedrooms, a bathroom, and a kitchen has been an absolute joy! Being able to provide this for them makes it all worthwhile!"
Beth Webster, Executive Director
Camps 4 Kids
Love Kendall County Kids partners with area clubs and organizations to provide enrichment opportunities for children throughout the year. We promote these opportunities to eligible families and encourage parents to enroll their children in participating camps. Our current camp partners include Boerne Soccer Club, Boys & Girls Club, Cibolo Center for Conservation, Stillwater Champ Camp, and the YMCA.
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ONGOING NEEDS:
Camp Coordinator -
this position will help coordinate with our partners and get kids into campsSpanish Speakers
Translate documents & speak directly with our client families
With only…
$100-$300: You can send a kid to camp.
All the camps have different pricing, and some are more expensive than others!
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"A camp experience can change a child’s life. I had that when I was growing up - whether it is day camp, a faith-based camp, art or sports - these are memories that will stay with them forever, and these experiences will shape their lives and sometimes can be pivotal in affecting lifelong decisions."
Darla Dobbie, Board Chair
Let’s Connect!
We could not continue to make the impact we make without the help of our generous volunteers. If you are interested in getting involved, look through our many volunteer opportunities to sign up!
If you have something specific in mind, or just want to connect, fill out this form and we’ll reach as soon as we can.