The Shaler Area School District will be conducting a food drive to support the Backpack Initiative. Drop off your donations at all school buildings and Ruckus Cafe from November 4–14.

The Shaler Area Backpack Initiative was established in 2014 to assist district students in need of weekend food supplies. Food insecurity continues to be a concern in our community. Each family participating in this program receives a bag packed with child-friendly, single-serving snacks and easily prepared meals each Friday. The program distributes food to around 130 children, as well as making food and hygiene items available to students and is funded entirely from donations.

If you have a student who can benefit from healthy, kid-friendly meals over weekends or school breaks, sign up here: http://bit.ly/48QwoPK