Patty's Pantry is an operational initiative managed by St. Patrick's Life Skills students, which offers practical experience in resource management while providing necessary assistance to their classmates. The program is overseen by Educational Assistants, Kim Kaldeway and Sarah Dalziel, who work with a group of seven Life Skills co-op students every afternoon. During this dedicated […]
Patty's Pantry is an operational initiative managed by St. Patrick's Life Skills students, which offers practical experience in resource management while providing necessary assistance to their classmates. The program is overseen by Educational Assistants, Kim Kaldeway and Sarah Dalziel, who work with a group of seven Life Skills co-op students every afternoon. During this dedicated time, the team coordinates weekly sales, organizes fundraising events, and conducts public outreach. They also go out to shop locally for groceries every other week. This confidential resource allows students to select essential food items and toiletries from the pantry shelves 1-2 times per week when they require supplementary support at home.
The objective of Patty's Pantry aligns with the school's commitment to academic achievement. By mitigating the effects of food insecurity, the program helps ensure that students are better positioned to focus on their education and maximize their potential.
Sustaining the pantry requires ongoing community support. Throughout the year, the program conducts fundraisers but also seeks donations from the public in the form of non-perishable food items or monetary contributions to help keep the shelves full. The continued generosity of the community is vital for maintaining essential supplies for families within the school community.
Donations can be dropped off at the main office at St. Patrick's located at 1001 The Rapids Parkway Sarnia, Ontario. For individuals unable to deliver items, a quick phone call to the school office at (519) 332-3976 can arrange for a donation pick-up.
St. Patrick's extends its sincere thanks for the community's kindness and support with any and all donations. The entire team at Patty's Pantry appreciates the help in providing fundamental resources for student well-being and success.
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