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Find trusted resources for crisis care, childcare, food access, health, immigration services, and more — all compiled by our school social worker, Jennifer Lloyd.
👉 [Click here for the full list of community resources.]
👉 [Click here for the full list of Food Pantries]
Questions? Contact Jennifer at lloydj@district65.net
Orrington Related Support for Reduction in SNAP Benefits
As a PTA, we are collecting $25 Jewel Gift Cards. Please directly purchase $25 Jewel Gift Cards and bring them to the school office labeled for the Eagles Need to Eat fund OR donate directly to PTA with the memo: "Eagles Need to Eat".
Zelle: info@orringtonpta.org
Venmo: @orringtonpta
Please reach our to Jennifer Lloyd, school social worker for access to these gift cards.Cub Scout Pack 903 (Orrington) is sponsoring a FOOD DRIVE for the three local food pantries. Drop-off non-perishable donations on the Orrington playground on Thursday, November 13 from 6:30-7:30pm
ESSCA
If you need clothing, remember that you can shop at ESCCA for free. Reach out to our ESCCA rep, Jillian Banks, banks.jillian@gmail.com if you would like to learn more about how to support or receive support.
Additional Community Resources for Reduction in SNAP Benefits
Food Depository in Chicago - Greater Chicago Food Depository
Evanston Latinos is the fiscal sponsor for Sanctuary Evanston. There is a Mutal Aid fund for groceries, grocery gift cards, and other needs. Please reach out to Allie Harnard at Chute Middle School harnarda@district65.net
Connections Mon-Fri 9a,-11am and 12pm-2pm
The city is also updating this resource page regularly if you are looking for access to more food.
ESSCA
ESCCA provides clothing, jackets, shoes and boots at no cost to D65 students in need. Find more info at
How to access ESCCA's services?
If you or someone you know would benefit from accessing ESCCA’s free services, please contact your principal, health clerk or school social worker - Dr. Alison Schoeffmann, Emily Erickson, or Jennifer Lloyd.
Volunteers needed this week and beyond!
If you are interested in helping families "shop" for clothing items at the ESCCA store at JEH, we would love your support! Anyone high school sophomore and older is welcome to volunteer. No experience is necessary; supervisors will be on hand to guide you. Sign up at ESCCA Volunteer Opportunities.
We are also in need of volunteers to fill roles in the Shoe Room and New Clothes Room. Learn more and volunteer here.
Help Keep our Community Safe
Ways to get involved in keeping our community safe and supported in these difficult times:
Sanctuary Evanston. Join your neighbors in creating a safer and more connected Evanston. Sanctuary Evanston volunteers are involved in community education around constitutional rights, supporting family safety planning, helping connect folks with mutual aid, and supporting neighbors in creating networks of support and safety. Fill out the interest form here.
Need assistance? If you need assistance due to ICE detention or to report ICE activity, call the Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights (ICIRR)'s Family Support Network Hotline at 855-435-7693.
To receive SMS alerts about verified ICE activity in the region, sign up for the Illinois "Eyes on ICE" Text Network which is ICIRR's text alert system. Click here to sign up.
To get Know Your Rights training you can refer to this Zoom training schedule.
To print out a Know Your Rights card (multiple languages available), go to this link.
If you see ICE activity, report it to this ICIRR hotline: 855-435-7693.
When reporting ICE activity, use the SALUTE protocols (see flyer below).
Reminder to keep emergency contact information up to date via PowerSchool, calling the school office, or emailing registrationinfo@district65.net
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