Our middle school serves nearly 800 students in grades sixth through eighth. At least a third of these students qualify for free lunch, and many in this group are currently homeless. School provides nutritious breakfasts and lunches Monday through Friday during the school year. But what do these children eat Saturdays and Sundays?
Children experiencing homelessness don't always have someone to take them to a shelter or food bank.
Many teens and pre-teens who are experiencing homelessness often wouldn't feel comfortable asking strangers for help, even if they knew who to ask. Project Sandwich was started by a local teen who saw many of her peers tired and stressed from lack of food. She decided to do something about it, so she and her family started filling lunch bags for those students to have for the weekend. Her idea was a big success at her school, so she wants it to be a part of every school in our community. I, along with my Speech and Debate students, hope to make Project Sandwich a part of our school this year, and we can only do it with your support.
My Project
The protein, fruits, and other food items will be a reliable food source for many hungry / homeless students at our school. Over 40% of our student body falls below the poverty line. Many of these children come to school hungry, but know they can get a free breakfast and lunch during the school week. What happens over the weekend and other days away from school? That is where Project Sandwich comes in.
With the upcoming winter break, most of us are looking forward to a few days away from school; but not the students who don't know where their next meal will come from.
With your support, these students will have a reliable food source.
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