The Pirate Pantry Weekend Backpack Program
INFO FOR FAMILIES
The Oxford Pirate Pantry Weekend Backpack Program is LAUNCHING DECEMBER 19th, 2025 to provide students with the option to receive a discreet bag of nutritious, easy-to-prepare food to take home each weekend or school break when school meals are not available.
The program is free, voluntary, and open to all students enrolled in Oxford Public Schools—no eligibility requirements and no questions asked. Each bag includes a selection of kid-friendly foods that support student health, well-being, and readiness to learn.
If you would like your child(ren) to receive weekend food bags, please complete the sign-up form below or contact Jodi Foster. We are here to support every student, every weekend — the Pirate way!
SIGN-UP FOR YOUR BACKPACK HERE
HOW TO DONATE
The program is operated entirely through community support and volunteer efforts, and we welcome donations to help keep the pantry stocked.
We will continually be accepting donations of the following kid-friendly, shelf-stable items at all four of our schools’ front offices: oatmeal packets, cereal cups, breakfast bars, mac and cheese cups, pasta bowls, pop-top canned soups, tuna or chicken pouches, peanut or nut-free butter cups, applesauce cups, fruit cups, granola bars, pretzels, crackers, and shelf-stable milk when available. No homemade foods can be accepted.
We are also gratefully accepting monetary donations, which allow us to purchase items in bulk when supplies run low. Monetary donations can be made payable to “The Town of Oxford” and sent to:
Oxford High School
Attn: Backpack Program – Jodi Foster
100 Carbuncle Drive
Oxford, MA 01540
If you prefer to purchase items online, we also have an Amazon Wish List, where you can purchase supplies and have them shipped directly to the Pirate Pantry by CLICKING HERE.
Sponsorship
Oxford Public Schools is proud to have the support of Fallon Health and Hometown Bank.
Fallon Health is a mission-driven, not-for-profit health care services organization based in Worcester, Massachusetts. For nearly 50 years, Fallon Health has worked to improve health and inspire hope in the communities it serves. Committed to caring for those who need it most, Fallon Health provides equitable access to coordinated, integrated care, with a special focus on individuals who qualify for Medicare and Medicaid. Fallon Health also serves as a provider of care through its Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE). Dedicated to delivering high-quality health care, Fallon Health is consistently rated among the nation’s top health plans for member experience, service, and clinical quality.
Hometown Bank is a community-focused financial institution proudly serving Central Massachusetts and Northeastern Connecticut. With a strong commitment to local communities, Hometown Bank supports initiatives that strengthen families, schools, and neighborhoods. Through personalized banking services and active community involvement, Hometown Bank invests in the well-being and long-term success of the communities it serves.