HARDWICK BUDDY BAGS

In 2016, St. Stephen's began serving nearby Bowie Elementary School students (Buddy Bags) as part of the Junior League of Lubbock's "Food 2 Kids" program. This program sends home sacks of food with children identified as being potentially at high risk for suffering from hunger during the weekend. Later, St. Stephen's began helping Hardwick Elementary students as well. When Bowie closed, its students moved over to Hardwick. St. Stephen's currently serves 78 students there. St. Stephen's has also, over the years, provided these students with school supplies, gift cards, coats, and Christmas gifts. They have also supported Hardwick teachers and staff in various ways.