Posted by: thepinetree on 06/13/2013 06:40 PM
Updated by: thepinetree on 06/13/2013 06:49 PM
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Schools Help Families In Need
San Andreas, CA... Calaveras Unified School District held a district-wide food drive for The Resource Connection Food Bank during the month of May. 1,271 pounds of food was brought into the Food Bank from the CUSD schools. “We so appreciate the giving from the school community to families in need,” said Jeannie Hayward, Food Bank Director, “all of this food will go right back out to our network of 14 pantries throughout Calaveras County and to those in our community who come to the Food Bank for food. During the month of May, 1070 families living in Calaveras County walked through the doors of the Food Bank in need of food. This food drive helps us out in so many ways. Families and faculty from the CUSD school district donated tuna, peanut butter, pasta, canned vegetables and more. We want to say “Thank You” to all who donated food.” ...
“I am very pleased and proud of our staff and students for their ongoing desire and dedicated efforts to serve our community. The Food Bank is such a valuable resource to those experiencing significant life challenges and we are honored to provide whatever support we can. Our food drives are just one example of the collective power we have, working together, to provide assistance to those in need,” said Mark Campbell, Superintendent of Schools, Calaveras Unified School District.
(Pictured with donated food, Mark Campbell, Superintendent of Calaveras Unified School District)
The Resource Connection’s mission is:
“Engaging Families, Empowering Communities, and Enriching Lives”
Today, the Resource Connection has a dedicated community Board and a professional staff of approximately 130 people. Current programs include: The Resource Connection Food Bank, Head Start/Early Childhood Programs, WIC (Women, Infants, and Children), Calaveras Crisis Center, and Childcare Resource and Referral.
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