Help me give my students a reliable food source. The beef jerky, fruit bars, fruit cups, noodles, chips, and cereal are all welcomed by up to 32 students each and every Friday at our school.
Our middle school serves nearly 800 students in grades sixth through eighth. At least a third of these students qualify for free lunch, and many in this group are currently homeless. The school provides nutritious breakfasts and lunches Monday through Friday during the school year. But what do these children eat Saturdays and Sundays?
Children experiencing homelessness don't always have someone to take them to a shelter or food bank.
Many teens and pre-teens who are experiencing homelessness often wouldn't feel comfortable asking strangers for help, even if they knew who to ask. Project Sandwich was started by a local teen who saw many of her peers tired and stressed from lack of food. She decided to do something about it, so she and her family started filling lunch bags for those students to have for the weekend. Her idea was a big success at her school, so she wants it to be a part of every school in our community. I, along with my Speech and Debate students, hope to make Project Sandwich a part of our school this year, and we can only do it with your support.
My Project
By helping me with this project, you are allowing us to purchase enough food to get students without a reliable food source a complete breakfast and lunch for each day of the weekend.
Hungry students in middle school can't always get themselves to a local food bank.
With your support, we can send these students home each Friday with 2 breakfasts and 2 lunches. That not only fills their stomachs, but lets them know others care. It is a hand-up, not a hand out. Not only do these students benefit, the students who help prepare the bags are learning great empathy and leadership skills.
More than a third of students from low‑income households
Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more
Jack Link’s Beef Jerky Variety Bag Original, Teriyaki 9ct 1.25oz Single-serve Bags
• Amazon Business
$14.99
5
$74.95
Canvas Tote Bags - Bulk 12 Pack 13"x11" Fabric Blank Tote Bags, Natural Cotton for DIY Crafts, Gift Bag and Wedding, Birthday, Promotion Giveaways, or Reusable Grocery Bag by Bedwina
• Amazon Business
$18.99
3
$56.97
Dole Fruit Bowls, Mixed Fruit in Cherry Gel, 4.3 Ounce, 4 Cups (Pack of 6)
• Amazon Business
$13.44
4
$53.76
Kraft Easy Mac Macaroni and Cheese Dinner, 18 Microwaveable Single Serve Packets
• Amazon Business
$11.58
4
$46.32
That's it Fruit Bars, Pack of 24 (2 Cases) (6 Flavors Variety Pack of 24)
• Amazon Business
$39.34
1
$39.34
Chef Boyardee Beef Ravioli, 7.5-Ounce Microwavable Bowls (Pack of 12)
• Amazon Business
$11.88
3
$35.64
Oreo Chocolate Sandwich Cookies - 30 Snack Packs (120 Cookies Total)
• Amazon Business
$16.20
2
$32.40
Planters Nuts Variety Pack - 24 count
• Amazon Business
$7.73
4
$30.92
Rhode Island Novelty 12 Canvas Tote Bags, 8 x 2.5 x 8 , Natural Tote Bag #01
• Amazon Business
$9.75
3
$29.25
Pringles Snack Stacks Potato Crisps Chips, Flavored Variety Pack, Original, Cheddar Cheese, and Sour Cream and Onion, 12.9 oz (18 Cups)
• Amazon Business
$6.48
4
$25.92
Kraft Ranch Salad Dressing, 1 oz. Single Serve Packets (Pack of 100)
• Amazon Business
$24.88
1
$24.88
DOLE FRUIT BOWLS, Cherry Mixed Fruit in 100% Fruit Juice, 4 Ounce (12 Cups)
• Amazon Business
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