Westboro Region Food Drive 

Each year, Stacey's class takes the lead on our schools food drive - a really important connection that our school has to the wider community.

The class talks about issues of poverty,  what it means to be “food insecure” and how we can help members in our community who are in need.  Students then create a Calendar of Giving and fill in 10 days with suggestions of the highest priority needs based on conversations with the coordinator at the Westboro Region Food Bank.

Prior to the pandemic, there was an annual tradition of the class taking a field trip to the Westboro Region Food Bank, to take a tour and bake for members of our community.  We hope that returns this year.

Here is what some of the students shared about this initiative…

• "I feel incredibly grateful that our students and families have been so engaged, generous and willing to share donations of food and money to support those less fortunate in our community." ~Dana 

• "I liked that everyone in our class has donated so much to the Food Bank." ~ Lucas

• "I am happy that many people in the school have been able to donate and think about helping others in need." ~Anabelle

• "I am so surprised how many people are in need in our community. This activity has made me more aware of how many families are in need of support." ~Avery 

• "I am realizing how fortunate I am to have shelter and the food that I need." ~ Imogen

• "I think our school has contributed a lot to make sure that families have what they need." ~ Scarlett K. 

• "It is so nice that people in our school are giving to those who do not have enough of what they need." ~ Rasmus

• "I am glad that our school has more than they need to help others." ~ Eleanor

• "I am happy that we can share food and goods that people need, especially given the pandemic." ~Evie 

Date Posted: 2021, updated 2023

Tags: caring, Family & community-centred school environment, social responsibility