Donate snacks to kids!

by Linda Theil

Donate snacks to children experiencing homelessness in Livingston County during LESA's annual Education Project Snackpack Drive. Drop off snacks between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. weekdays from November 27 through December 8 at Livingston Educational Service Agency, 1425 W. Grand River Avenue in Howell MI. Snack packs will be distributed to Livingston County children experiencing homelessness during the week of December 11, 2023.

What kind of snacks? The sky's the limit, but here are some delicious options:

Pudding cups!
Fruit cups!
Cracker snacks!
Snack sized chips and pretzels!
Popcorn!
Granola bars!
Mini cereal boxes!
Instant oatmeal cups!
Ramen noodles!
Soup!
Easy mac!
Fruit snacks!
Juice boxes!
Water!

LESA Student Services Specialist Candice Olrich is in charge of LESA's Education Project that serves the needs of county homeless children. She said:

"Children who are homeless often have a number of challenges that can cause disruptions to their education. The McKinney-Vento Act provides support to students who are homeless, living in temporary situations, or might be in transition of housing. To combat these challenges, the Livingston Educational Service Agency developed The Education Project. This project strives to support student needs and reduce the impact of homelessness. Throughout the school year, students considered McKinney-Vento eligible are able to receive free and reduced breakfast and lunch. This means that students have the opportunity to eat at least two meals five days a week. Affording food can be very costly expecially for a family with limited income. Every winter break, The Education Project has a snack pack donation drive to help supplement the meals students would typically be provided at school."

For more information about The Education Project, or to donate to the program, drop-off or drop ship items, or send a check to The Education Project: attention Candice Olrich at LESA, 1425 W. Grand River Avenue, Howell MI 48843; email candiceolrich@livingstonesa.org; or text or call 517-980-2041.

Share a snack with a hungry kid beginning the week after Thanksgiving, Nov. 27-Dec. 8!

Also, please read:

"Homeless kids need soap now!"

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