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First, we're creating a drop-in pantry option where students can stop by whenever they need an evening meal and \"shop\" with dignity and choice. Second, we're launching a monthly open pantry day where students can personally select the items that best meet their needs. These additions transform our pantry from emergency support into a sustainable resource that honors the autonomy and preferences of those we serve.\r\nWhen the food from your donation began arriving, the excitement among my students was palpable and truly heartwarming. As our pantry shelves grew fuller and fuller, their faces lit up with pride and purpose. They could clearly see—with their own eyes—the tangible impact this project was having on our school community. Watching them realize that their efforts, combined with your generosity, were directly helping their peers in need was a moment I will treasure forever. They understand now, more than ever, that they have the power to make a real difference in someone's life.\r\nYour contribution has inspired us to think beyond our current efforts. We are now working to establish a partnership with a community organization that can help us provide families with monthly grocery deliveries, including fresh produce—not just canned goods and shelf-stable items. We want to ensure that families have access to the fresh fruits and vegetables that contribute to true nutritional health and wellbeing. Your initial investment has shown us what's possible when compassion meets action, and we are committed to building on this foundation.\r\nPlease know that your generosity reaches far beyond filling pantry shelves. You have given our students hope, dignity, and the knowledge that their community cares about them. You have empowered my students to become advocates and helpers, teaching them invaluable lessons about compassion and service. You have reminded families in difficult circumstances that they are not alone.\r\nFrom the bottom of my heart, thank you for believing in our students and for investing in their wellbeing. Your kindness ripples outward in ways we may never fully measure, but I assure you—it matters deeply.\r\nWith profound gratitude and warmest regards,","fullyFundedDate":1766067695247,"projectUrl":"project/high-school-food-pantry/9874095/","projectTitle":"High School Food Pantry","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Blackstone","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp302363_orig.jpg?crop=480,480,x0,y158&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1762287200735","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jmoening"},{"teacherId":10292848,"projectId":9770699,"letterContent":"I would like to take the time to thank you deeply for your generous support of the Hillcrest Food Pantry. Because of your kindness and generosity, our project was fully funded, and we were better able to serve students on our campus who experience food insecurity. \r\n\tYour donation has made an immediate and powerful impact on our students. The items donated were used to provide food items for the two-week winter break we recently had. During that two-week break, many students did not have access to daily meals like they do when they attend school. For many students, a break from school is not a positive thing to look forward to. Thanks to your donation, we were able to include enough items in the packages to help sustain students and their families throughout the break, providing peace of mind during a time that can be challenging for many. \r\n\tAs mentioned when we posted the project, we have around 40 students enrolled in our Food Pantry program on campus. At this time, we rely primarily on the help of friends and family to fund the weekly bags we send home. 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About this school
Hillcrest High School is
an urban public school
in Riverside, California that is part of Alvord Unified School District.
It serves 1,782 students
in grades 9 - 12 with a student/teacher ratio of 25.8:1.
Its teachers have had 31 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
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of students receive free or reduced price lunch
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Source: the National Center for Education Statistics
82%
of students are Black, Latino, Native
American, or Asian
Data about school demographics comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. The numbers in this chart may not add up to 100% because of limitations in the available data.
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Hillcrest High School
$35,327
raised using DonorsChoose
31
projects
funded
17
teachers
funded
153
donors
2
projects
for
basic supplies
7
projects for
technology
3
projects for
books
1
project
for
art supplies
Hillcrest High School has received support from
129 individuals from California and
24 individuals out-of-state.
