On Dec. 15, the Backpack Snack Attack Community Benefit Concert was held at the Warwick Reformed Church. The program opened with a welcome and blessing by Rev. Stacey Duensing. Introductions and thanks were given by host Joe Sclafani. Backpack founder Shirley Pruett also spoke at event. The Backpack Champion Award for 2019 was awarded to Linda Kurtz, secretary of the church. In the concert E'lissa Jones performed with Hudson Valley Ebony Strings during the first half of the evening. 3D Rhythm of Life performed during the second half. At the bottom of the program they wrote, "Thank you for helping us. Changed lives by Christ's love." ( Photo by Ed Bailey)