A student who is hungry has a lot more to think about than what is happening at the front of the classroom. Having access to breakfast, a snack or lunch can help students get through the school day with their attention where it belongs: learning, participating and connecting with their classmates.
At our October 20 meeting, we were pleased to welcome Marianne Barrett from St. Albert Public Schools to speak about the Appetite to Achieve program.
Marianne gave an engaging and heartfelt presentation, sharing the importance of the program and the difference it makes for local students and families. Her passion for helping students was evident throughout her presentation and gave our members an even greater appreciation for the work being done.
Through the program, more than 250 students receive breakfast, snacks or lunches each school day. It is a practical way of helping ensure that students have one of their basic needs met so they are better able to focus on learning and make the most of their time at school.
Following Marrianne’s presentation, our Rotary Club was proud to make its annual donation to Appetite to Achieve, continuing our longstanding support of the program.
That support extends beyond our annual donation. At Christmas, Rotary members help provide and assemble hampers for students and families in need. We also assist with June hampers, providing additional support as families head into the summer months when students no longer have access to school-based food programs.
For our club, this partnership is about more than providing meals. It is about giving students a better opportunity to come to school ready to learn and helping families in our community when they need it most.
Thank you to Marrianne for joining us and sharing the important work being done through Appetite to Achieve. We are very proud to continue supporting the program.
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