We are opening a food pantry at 2nd Street for any members of our Latin community facing food insecurity. Read more about how to contribute to the pantry.
How can I contribute to the pantry?
In anticipation of the winter break, we want to collect donations for our community food pantry, that we can redistribute to families who are in need of support. If you are interested in donating, here is how you can help:
- You or your child may drop-off nonperishable goods to any entrance (front, MPR, or gym) during student dropoff on every Tuesday from 7:30 – 8:30 am, or afterschool from 3:00 – 4:00 pm, beginning this Tuesday, December 16. There will be a faculty volunteer in a red hat ready to receive your donation(s). If you cannot bring in your donations, on Tuesdays, you may bring them to the front desk.
- Purchase items from the Amazon wishlist linked below. Select any of the items you wish to donate, and they will be delivered directly to the school.
3. Enfin, n'oubliez pas que nous sommes en pleine campagne pour la Fierté, alors n'hésitez pas à faire un don si vous le pouvez ! A reminder that 5% of funds raised through Latin Pride will be transferred to our Emergency Fund, which provide resources like the food pantry.
Suggested goods:
- Dry cereal/oats
- Canned fruit
- Cooking oil
- Shelf-stable milk
- Corn or Flour tortillas
- Maseca corn flour
- Beans: canned or dry
- Crackers
- Rice
- Canned meat: tuna, chicken or salmon
- Peanut butter
- Canned vegetables
- Boxed macaroni and cheese
- Pasta and sauces
- Canned tomatoes
- Instant mashed potatoes
- Sazón seasoning
- Granola Bars
- Soap/deodorant/toothpaste
How can I access the pantry?
The food pantry will be on open on every Thursday from 3:15 – 6:00 pm (while supplies last) in the MPR foyer, beginning this Thursday, December 18. It will be available to any member of the Latin community, including faculty, who feels they are in need of supplemental pantry supplies; there is no other verification needed!
Families can choose a pre-packed bag of common essentials (pasta, rice, tortillas, canned meats, canned tomatoes, canned vegetables and fruits, breakfast cereal or oats, granola bars etc.) OR families can select their most-needed items from the pantry. One bag per family per week.
If you have any questions about the pantry or would like additional information, please contact food@latinpcs.org.
