Our Lower School Spring Service Project will look a little different this year as we offer more flexible ways for our school community to serve. We know schedules can be busy, so families can choose the option that works best for them: donate current high-need items to our community Interfaith Outreach Food shelf at your convenience or volunteer your time at one of the two scheduled dates to help pack meals for the Feed My Starving Children Organization. No matter which option you choose, your family’s involvement will make a meaningful impact in fighting hunger in our community and beyond.
If you are interested in participating, please review the information below outlining the two options available for involvement.
Option One: Donate high-need items to Interfaith Outreach Organization in Plymouth.
*Donating high-needed items to the Interfaith Outreach Food shelf in Plymouth, is a meaningful way to directly support neighbors in our local community. High- need items such as shelf-stable proteins and hygiene products help ensure that families can access nutritious meals and essential household necessities. This option can be done by donating any of the current high-need items to the Interfaith Outreach Organization at your convenience. Please drop off directly at Interfaith Outreach.
Interfaith Outreach Organization Address: 1605 County Road 101 N, Plymouth, MN 55447
Donation Hours: Mondays Wednesdays, and Fridays 10:00 AM- 5:00 PM
Current High-Need items: As of December 29th:
Harty Brand Name Soups (Progresso, Chunky’s, or Campbells)
Winter gear for kids- snowpants, boots, and gloves
Winter coats for men and women
Kids new or like new tennis shoes for gym class
Canned Salmon Diapers Size 6 Diced Tomatoes Rice
Option Two: Volunteer at Feed My Starving Children in Coon Rapids on February 14th 12:00-1:15 or March 7th 12:00-1:45
*Volunteering at Feed My Starving Children is a powerful way to make a real difference by helping pack nutritious meals for children in need around the world. When your family joins a packing session, you’ll work together and with others in the community, to hand assemble meals. These meals are then sent to communities around the world where hunger is a daily challenge. Packing these meals is a hands-on service experience that brings people together for a meaningful cause and shows how teamwork and compassion can help fight global hunger.
*Feed My Starving Children Age Requirements and Volunteer Rules:
-Minimum age: children must be at least 5 years old to participate in meal packing sessions. Children under 5 years of age are not allowed in the packing area for safety reasons.
-We require the following parent to student ratios:
– Grades K-2: 1 student to 1 adult
– Grades 3-6: 3 students to 1 adult
– Grades: 7-12: 4 students to 1 adult
-Adult supervision: Everyone under 18 years of age must be accompanied by an adult 18 or older when volunteering.
Dates for packing meals at Feed My Starving Children:
Saturday January 28th 12:00-1:15
Saturday March 7th 12:00-1:45
*Please arrive 15 minutes early for safety and information briefing
Feed My Starving Children Address:
401 93rd Ave NW Coon Rapids, MN 55433
If you are interested in volunteering, we invite you to sign up for one of the available dates using this link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4FADA928A1FFCE9-61604187-lsspring.
We are currently seeking a Spring Service Project Chairperson. If you are interested in helping to lead our Spring Service Project committee next year and making a meaningful impact in our community, we would love to hear from you. Please reach out to one of us to learn more. Volunteering and giving back as a family and as a community is of great importance. We sincerely appreciate your generosity, your time, and your continued commitment to serving others,
Thank you,
Jessie Bollig (PAPA VP 3-5)
Brittany Lada (PAPA VP Pre- K-2)