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The Hastings and Prince Edward Learning Foundation

Sharing Cupboards

Providing our most vulnerable, and food insecure youth with nutrition in the Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board.

School Staff Resources

Click the links below to download forms and other resources:

Student Emergency Fund Request Form

Student Emergency Fund Expense Form

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About The Program

The purpose of the Sharing Cupboards is to provide a supply of nutritious food and/or household items at school for students to take home. In the spirit of ‘sharing’ and giving back to their school community, students that are able are encouraged to donate items to add to the cupboards.

We know that at-risk students often require additional nutrition at home, and that proper nutrition is essential to learning. The Sharing Cupboards will provide equity to students that may be facing food insecurity at home and will allow personal selection to accommodate dietary restrictions. Students select their food, rather than receive a basket or hamper of preselected food items, or a grocery card. This is an important point, as selection of food items allows for a sense of self-pride.

Testimonials

Thank you for helping a student from our school take part in a music trip with their peers.  The student and their family struggling extremely hard with finances.  The student has a part time job, and is giving much of their pay cheque to their parents to help pay household bills.  We are so happy to have them participate in this trip!

Elementary School Principal

This is so amazing for these families! We are so appreciative to the Learning Foundation for this support. The families have stated they hope to be able to pay it forward when they get back on their feet.

Elementary School Principal

I have watched kid’s faces change from defeat to happiness. After receiving funding for a new winter coat, eyeglasses, or new running shoes for gym, they are now feeling that they finally fit in! During the pandemic, I have taken phone calls from parents (one in tears) stating they didn’t know what they were going to do for food…and after receiving food cards they were so thankful! I have also watched students who were able to go on a school trip because of LF support, once again, showing gratitude to be part of something and fitting in.

High School Head Secretary

With Student Emergency funding we can provide supports that are often significant game changers in the lives of our students and their families. Without this support, some families struggle to make ends meet and are forced to make difficult decisions between groceries, heat, hydro, gas money, or student clothing and shoes. The funding accessed is a much needed blessing during these challenging times, and many parents have expressed a tremendous sense of relief for receiving much-needed support.

Elementary School Principal