The Schools Serve Blog

News, views and updates from the National School Food Drive

Schools Take Action During Hunger Action Month

Posted on Sep 01, 2010 by marymrichman in The Hunger Cause, Schools Serve News, Schools and Service, School Food Drives in the News
September has been named Hunger Action Month by Feeding America. Throughout the month, their nationwide network of more than 200 food banks is calling upon their communities to take action to end childhood hunger.  In No... Read more
"Little Snacks for Little Mouths" Makes a Big Impact

Posted on Jul 30, 2010 by marymrichman in The Hunger Cause, Schools and Service, School Food Drives in the News
I came across a great story this week about a school that has created an ongoing food drive that focuses on providing healthy snacks for less-fortunate kids in the community.   Rosa International Middle School in â... Read more
Enter to Learn - Leave to Serve

Posted on Jul 21, 2010 by marymrichman in The Hunger Cause, Schools and Service, School Food Drives in the News
At Coyle and Cassidy High School they take their school motto "Enter to Learn - Leave to Serve" seriously. For almost 18 years, the school has contributed in a BIG way to local hunger-relief efforts by running a food pantry... Read more
Good Giving: What Gives?

Posted on Jul 16, 2010 by marymrichman in The Hunger Cause, Schools Serve News, Schools and Service
We talk a lot about Good Giving at Schools Serve.  The concept is: Giving is good, Good Giving is better.  We believe that with this thinking, we all can make our school food drives and service efforts even better.... Read more
Can the Principal!

Posted on Jul 09, 2010 by marymrichman in Schools and Service, School Food Drives in the News
Heard a new creative food drive idea from our friends at the National Association of Student Councils and the National Honor Society.  It's called "Can the Principal."  The idea is to collect cans at school and stor... Read more
Why Pantry Leaders Love Schools Serve

Posted on Jul 06, 2010 by TimSullivan in The Hunger Cause, Schools and Service
Did you know that school food drives are the largest donors to America’s local food pantries? If you didn’t know, you’re not alone – as this amazing work by schools all over the country has gon... Read more
Sixty Years of Service - Gonzaga Prep, WA

Posted on Jun 30, 2010 by marymrichman in The Hunger Cause, Schools and Service, School Food Drives in the News
At Gonzaga Preparatory School in Spokane, WA the school food drive is legendary.  It has been going strong for over 60 years and each year the students consistently gather over 100,000 pounds of food. The food ... Read more
Schools Serve Partners with NYC Department of Education

Posted on Jun 23, 2010 by marymrichman in Schools Serve News, Schools and Service
We’re excited to announce that we’ve linked up with the New York City public school to encourage school service! As part of Mayor Bloomberg's Service Initiative, all NYC public schools will take on at least one s... Read more
PTO hosts canned food drive during 'Spirit Week'

Posted on Jun 11, 2010 by marymrichman in School Food Drives in the News
Couple of years old, but love the way this Rhode Island school built enthusiasm for its food drive by making drive part of annual school spirit week.... Read more
Weston PTO Thanksgiving Food Drive

Posted on Jun 11, 2010 by marymrichman in School Food Drives in the News
These three Weston (MA) schools teamed up for a simple Thanksgiving food drive to benefit a local pantry.... Read more
 

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