Just Hank’s Café & Coffee Shop recently made a donation of $2,050 to the School District of Washington’s food backpack program, "Fighting Hunger & Fueling Minds." 

Owner Hank Lina donates his tips to the program every year on his birthday in December. He made the check presentation to Washington High School social worker Lindsey Jasper.

“Just Hank’s has been an incredible supporter of our food backpack program, and we are truly grateful for their continued generosity,” Jasper said. “Their thoughtfulness and yearly contributions make a real difference for our students and families facing food insecurity. Thank you, Just Hank’s.”

Fighting Hunger & Fueling Minds began in February 2013 with the goal to support students experiencing food insecurity. Since then, over 40,000 bags of food have been provided.

The program has grown and is a collaborative effort between schools, community organizations, churches, and individuals.

Fighting Hunger & Fueling Minds partners with Loving Hearts Outreach as a place to store and pack their food bags. Each week, Washington High School Missouri Options students pack the food bags. Community volunteers then deliver the food bags to schools.

Just Hank’s Café @ Coffee Shop recently made a donation of $2,050 to the School District of Washington’s food backpack program, "Fighting Hunger & Fueling Minds." Pictured, from left, are School District of Washington social worker Lindsey Jasper, Just Hank’s staff member Gracie Ziglin and Just Hank’s owner Hank Lina.