In response to increased need due to the COVID-19 pandemic and economic downturn, the San Juan Unified School District has created the Food to Learn program to provide additional food to students and their families. Each month, the San Juan Unified Food Closet needs at least 600 bags of food to serve up to 300 families. Each bag of food helps a family of four to survive for up to three days.
San Juan Unified asks the community to support this initiative with donations of non-perishable food at
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In response to increased need due to the COVID-19 pandemic and economic downturn, the San Juan Unified School District has created the Food to Learn program to provide additional food to students and their families. Each month, the San Juan Unified Food Closet needs at least 600 bags of food to serve up to 300 families. Each bag of food helps a family of four to survive for up to three days.
San Juan Unified asks the community to support this initiative with donations of non-perishable food at its drive-thru donation event on October 24. Suggested items for donation include instant oatmeal, boxed cereal, instant mashed potatoes, pasta, beans, lentils, rice, flour, peanut butter, canned fruit and vegetables, soup, canned meats and fish, cooking oil, fruit and vegetable juices, and snack foods. Items should be new, unopened, and in original packaging. No large bulk or expired items.
Cash, checks payable to SJUSD, and grocery gift card donations will also be accepted.
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