Dear Gilbert Families,
We are excited to tell you about a new food distribution
program at Gilbert Elementary School called Helping Hands Ending Hunger.℠
Helping Hands Ending Hunger is a program facilitated by kids to "pay it forward" and help other kids who need nutritional food to eat when they are not in school. Kids help kids recover uneaten food items from the school cafeteria and distribute it, along with other nutritional food, to students and their families who may need a little extra help. The goal is to help all students have an equal opportunity to apply themselves, learn and prosper in school, and to make the earth a greener place to live along the way. In the end, everyone will benefit.
Here's why we think this program is an awesome addition to our school:
- It feeds school children and their families healthy, vitamin-rich, nutritious food items that otherwise may not be affordable such as milk, fresh produce, vegetables, peanut butter, tuna, canned/boxed dinners on a weekly basis.
- It presents an opportunity for students to excel in sports because their bodies have needed calories and nutrition.
- It reduces food waste from the school cafeteria.
- It teaches empathy, compassion and the importance of helping others without any stigma to those in need.
- It helps our school do our part in taking care of the environment and making the earth a greener place to live.
- It gives community businesses and organizations a chance to be involved in children's lives as a Community Ambassador, joining forces to provide even more food for Helping Hands families.
Commencing next week, students will start collecting milk, juice, fruit, and prepackaged food items left over from the school cafeteria.
If you are interested in helping out, please visit the Helping Hands Ending Hunger website by clicking here. You can learn more about the program and even make donations. You may request that your donation goes toward Gilbert Elementary! :)
We ask for your patience as we get this program off the ground and running. Wish us luck! :)
