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I'm Kathryn Chastain and I'm excited to begin my 25th year at LHS as YOUR YSC Coordinator. One of the things I love the most about my job is watching students evolve from timid freshmen into independent and confident seniors! This crazy Kat lady loves working out, traveling, the beach, SUMMER, and all things football! This year I am helping as a Logistical Coach for our football team.
The LHS YSC exists to remove non-academic barriers that keep students from learning in the classroom. This is accomplished through a variety of programs. The biggest YSC program is our food program (see specifics below). Last year, 2,157 different bags (valued at $27,792) were given to 196 students and 301 children were served by the General Pantry. These numbers were made ONLY made possibly by the hundreds of donations that the LHS community provided. Parents, students, staff, and our community have binded together to make this program successful. I could NOT do this program without a partnership with FEED, the LHS community, faithful volunteers, our incredible LHS parents. Sadly, due to a variety of reasons, the need for this program has grown. Distribution numbers were almost as high as the '20-'21 school year. Please consider partnering with the LHS YSC Current needs are listed below.
Please feel free to reach out to me with your non-academic needs. The absolute best way to get in touch with me is via email @ kathryn.chastain@fayette.kyschools.us or call at 859-422-1802. I look forward to working with your child this year!
Always,
Kathryn Chastain
Copy of Lexington Food Resources .pdf
The YSC has a few different food programs at LHS!
Weekend Food Bags - students come by the YSC on Fridays or the last day of a week during 4th block and pick up their weekend bag. These items are intended to supplement food needed on the weekends. To enroll your child, please click here .
General Pantry - The General Pantry offers a variety of food products including frozen meats, canned food, and other items. Families can visit once a month without a referral. Pick ups are at the back of LHS (off of Springhill Drive) at door 17C (see picture on left). Weekly office hours are offered on Wednesdays from 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. and once a month on the weekends. View the schedule here .
Break Supplement Bags - For long breaks (Fall Break, Thanksgiving, Winter Break, and Spring Break), the YSC packages larger break bags for families. These bags typically are distributed the Friday and/or weekend prior to the break. Be on the lookout for emails from the YSC.
The best way to get in touch with Ms. Chastain regarding your involvement in the food program is to email her here and ask for her to add you to the Parent Square Pantry group.
Thanksgiving Baskets
Thanksgiving Baskets
God's Pantry does a fantastic job providing Thanksgiving baskets for families. If you would like to receive information about how to participate, please email Ms. Chastain here.
Stock the Cabinets
Stock the Cabinets
The YSC distributes hygiene products to families. Click here to see the list of needed items.
Stock the Pantry
Stock the Pantry
At the end of each year, the YSC has to purge many food items as they expire over the summer. Help us re-stock the pantry in as we prepare to serve our students as they return to school. My current amazon wish list is here .
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