The Regional Food Bank’s backpack program has expanded to include four schools in Albany.

Peanut butter, bread, cereal, tuna and pasta are pantry staples filling up backpacks to keep kids from going hungry. These basic items are a critical lifeline for children at-risk for hunger.

The program is made possible through the CDPHP annual holiday appeal, which also kicked off Tuesday.

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