Food For Thought (FFT)
In 2012, we found out that there were students in our school district leaving school on Fridays and not having food until they came back to school on Mondays. As a food bank, we said this was unacceptable.
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So, we did something about it.
Fueling hope, feeding futures.
Food For Thought (FFT) started with 25 students at one school and has now turned into a lifeline in our community. Today, we provide food bags for 650 students every week across the Marysville and Lakewood school districts.​
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It has shown that the students receiving these weekend meals have had better attendance, test scores and less behavioral issues.
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WHAT'S IN THE BAG?
Our standard bag consists of 2 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 2 dinners with milk, juice, and snacks for both days of the weekend.
We provide bags for homeless students which, in addition to everything included in our standard bags, include easy-to-open cans, heater meals, and extra bread and peanut butter to help them get through the week.
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When we can, we offer Latin American bags so students can choose foods they are most familiar with and enjoy most.
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HOW DO I SIGN UP?
A parent can sign up their child at any time by visiting the school counselor or nurse. They just need to complete the enrollment form, and then the counselor/nurse will reach out to our crew with how many bags they need each week.
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HOW CAN I SUPPORT?
Our Food For Thought crew packs the 650 bags on Thursday mornings around 8:00 AM. We're short on drivers and would love to have more people help deliver bags to schools.​​
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When making a financial donation, please add a memo so it's designated towards this progam.
"Immediately, I noticed increased energy and the smiles in these children at school on Monday mornings, after receiving the weekend bag. Typically, these students were very low on energy on Mondays. Kids without worries about what they will eat on the weekends, could focus on their academics, and could learn."
Moiya Rossnagle
Community Family Liaison, Marysville School District
