SSD is committed to helping the families of our community, as this support is directly related to successful student learning. In a District of 285 students K-12, we provide many services that support these students outside of direct classroom instruction. Free breakfast and lunch to all students, Free after-school programs to all students, Free meals to provide sustenance over the weekends. In fact, we just received notification from the Governor's office that Mineral County is #1 in the state for juvenile food insecurity running at 27.5%. Currently, we have 32 elementary, 8 junior high and 8 high school students (total 48), who are homeless, or a percentage of 16.8% of the population.
Many of our students' families receive public assistance such as food stamps, however, the rules of these programs do not allow for the purchase of hygiene products that are a necessity of basic human needs.
We are requesting help in the purchasing of basic necessity hygiene items such as toothpaste, deodorant, toothbrushes, feminine hygiene products, and lice elimination combs to enable these families to have their needs met. In the past, we have asked local businesses, teachers, and local charities to help meet these needs; though all have been giving, we have exhausted our resources in such a small town and are now turning to you for help.
With the purchase of these items, we will be able to help meet students' basic needs, which, in turn, helps to promote student learning. Products can easily be distributed by placing needed items in the food bags we send home each Friday. In receiving these items, the students will be able to support their physical health that has a direct impact on their mental, social and emotional wellness.
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SSD is committed to helping the families of our community, as this support is directly related to successful student learning. In a District of 285 students K-12, we provide many services that support these students outside of direct classroom instruction. Free breakfast and lunch to all students, Free after-school programs to all students, Free meals to provide sustenance over the weekends. In fact, we just received notification from the Governor's office that Mineral County is #1 in the state for juvenile food insecurity running at 27.5%. Currently, we have 32 elementary, 8 junior high and 8 high school students (total 48), who are homeless, or a percentage of 16.8% of the population.
Many of our students' families receive public assistance such as food stamps, however, the rules of these programs do not allow for the purchase of hygiene products that are a necessity of basic human needs.
We are requesting help in the purchasing of basic necessity hygiene items such as toothpaste, deodorant, toothbrushes, feminine hygiene products, and lice elimination combs to enable these families to have their needs met. In the past, we have asked local businesses, teachers, and local charities to help meet these needs; though all have been giving, we have exhausted our resources in such a small town and are now turning to you for help.
With the purchase of these items, we will be able to help meet students' basic needs, which, in turn, helps to promote student learning. Products can easily be distributed by placing needed items in the food bags we send home each Friday. In receiving these items, the students will be able to support their physical health that has a direct impact on their mental, social and emotional wellness.
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