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Hawk Haul
Hawk Haul
The Hawk Haul was founded in 2013 by Chaska High School students Kayla Emerson and Jessica Hardy to provided food, personal hygiene products and school supplies to students in need. The CHS Student Council carried on the tradition of this food shelf and these students vision and passion for helping others. The Hawk Haul has grown and continues to be a valuable resource here at Chaska High School.
CHS Care Team Story
CHS Care Team Story
The Care Team at Chaska High School is a group of students, staff, and community members that provide support to local families in times of need. In the fall of 2015 the Care Team was founded with the common goal of ending student hunger at Chaska High School. It had come to our attention that some of our students were struggling to afford or access food on the weekends and long breaks. Having been through tough times ourselves, we wanted to help. CHS already had the Hawk Haul resource center in the building, which has food, toiletries, and other school supplies, but we found that some students needed more regular access to those resources. Since then, the Care Team has expanded our outreach to also support students, families, and staff facing other crises, such as homelessness, illness, or death of a family member.
Through a partnership with a non-profit called Every Meal (https://www.everymeal.org/) and local food donations to the Hawk Haul, we offer students in need free food every week. We also provide families with food and gift cards over winter and spring breaks when students will not have access to meals at school. In times of crisis, big or small, the Care Team organizes and provides homemade meals, gift cards, toiletries, school supplies, and any other items that a student may need. Students may submit special requests to school counselors at any time, regardless of the type or length of need.
FOOD PROGRAM SIGN-UP
FOOD PROGRAM SIGN-UP
The best way to access resources is to contact your counselor:
Counselor Contact Information:
All 9th grade students: Ryan Smith- SmithRyan@District112.org
10th-12th grade students with last names A-D: Blake Zomermaand- ZomeraandB@District112.org
10th-12th grade students with last names E-K: Tara Halvorson- HalvorsonT@District112.org
10th-12th grade students with last names L-Q: Jamie Menne- MenneJ@District112.org
10th-12th grade students with last names R-Z: Krista McCoy - McCoyK@District112.org
You can also request Care Team resources here:
Food Program Sign-up (students can sign up to receive a weekly bag of food)
Special Request Sign-up (students can request school supplies, toiletries, clothing, etc.)
ITEMS WE NEED
ITEMS WE NEED
If you would like to donate items to the Hawk Haul, you can drop donations off with the Greeter at Door #1 of CHS (Main Entrance) anytime the school is open. Please be sure to let the Greeter know the items are for the Hawk Haul or Care Team.
The Hawk Haul is in need of donations! Here is the current list of most needed items:
Food needed (not Costco-sized items):
Peanut butter and jelly
Healthy snacks (beef sticks, granola bars, cereal bars, single serving trail mix packets)
Canned chicken
Cans or Cups of Fruit (easy open - pears, peaches, oranges or applesauce packets)
Breakfast items: cereal (small or individual boxes), instant oatmeal packets, breakfast bars, etc.
Microwaveable items (mac and cheese, rice, soups, ramen, oatmeal, mashed potatoes…)
Household items needed:
Dish soap
Laundry detergent
Cleaning supplies/paper towels
Gift Cards needed:
Target
Cub Foods
Gas gift cards (Kwik Trip, Holiday, or Speedway)
WAYS TO GET INVOLVED
WAYS TO GET INVOLVED
A. Contribute to the CHS Care Team Fund through the District 112 Foundation. Donations are tax-deductible and the funds help us buy food to add to the bags, grocery store or gas gift cards for families in crisis, communication materials, and other specific student needs.
Donate online at: https://district112foundation.org/blog/donate/
-Be sure to say “CHS Care Team Fund” in the comment box.
Donate by check to: District 112 Foundation, P.O. Box 51, Chaska, MN 55318.
-Be sure to write “CHS Care Team” in the memo line!
B. Donate items to the Hawk Haul. See the "Items Needed" button above.
C. Join the team! The team meets once a month on Tuesdays. If you’re interested in joining us, please contact Jeri Anne Goodall at GoodallJ@District112.org or 952-556-7210.
COMMUNITY RESOURCES
COMMUNITY RESOURCES
FREE opportunities in our community for you and your family to get additional meals and food.
Free Meal at St. Johns Lutheran Church
Address: 300 E. 4th Street, Chaska, MN 55318
Date: Every Monday Night
Time: 5:15PM-6:15PM
These homemade meals are available for pick up only. Meals vary each week and are always tasty. There are no qualifications to participate and no pre-registration needed.
The Chaska Moravian Church hosts a Free Community Meal
Address: 115 E 4th St, Chaska, MN 55318
Date: every second Saturday of the month
Time: 11:30am-1:30pm
The meal varies each month and is always delicious. All are welcome.
The CAP Agency hosts Free Food Distributions
Address: 2100 Stoughton Ave, Chaska, MN 55318
Date: every third Thursday of the month
Time: 11:30-12:30pm
These events are open to anyone, are drive-thru and contact-free, and people can pick up for multiple households. Food offered includes a variety of dairy products, meat, produce, bread, and dry goods. Find details about upcoming Chaska distribution here.
Bountiful Baskets - Chaska
Gather and Grow - Waconia
Mi Casita Pantry - Shakopee
People Reaching Out to People (PROP) - Eden Prairie
CELEBRATION AND THANKS!
CELEBRATION AND THANKS!
Celebration and Thanks
Lakeside Covenant Church began partnering with the CHS Care Team when they started meeting in our auditorium several years ago. They have donated funds to buy food for the Hawk Haul, and they have supported many other needs, such as: notebooks for students, money towards purchasing a violin for an orchestra student, special gifts for break bags, and hundreds (if not thousands) of food items. They also provide volunteers from the church to help pack summer food bags. Thank you SO much for your partnership, Lakeside!
The CHS Boosters make an annual donation to the Care Team. These donations make it possible for the team to continue to help with special requests involving food, shelter, and clothing. Thank you so much Boosters!
The CHS Dance Team and CHS Girls Basketball Team donated dozens of gifts for families in need this past holiday season. Thank you girls. Your generosity was amazing.
The Care Team has received numerous financial donations from individuals- staff, parents, students, and community members. We are so thankful for these donations. They go directly to families in need, and these families have expressed their gratitude for your generosity. Thank you.
CONNECT WITH US
CONNECT WITH US
Care Team Coordinator: Jeri Anne Goodall - goodallj@district112.org
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CHSCareTeam/
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