Testing Out Food Pantries in New York Schools

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A new pilot program is allowing a food bank to be a part of the Western New York Maritime Charter School (17% Latino), hoping to provide the over 80% of the students that rely on free school breakfast and lunches, a way to keep full even after school and focus on their studies.

The $20,000 grant awarded from Dunkin’ Donuts-Baskin Robbins Community Foundation, supports the new program, giving the Food Bank a way to provide for students and their families in a convenient way when families are short on time and funds.

Many of the food options are packaged but offer nutritious proteins like cashew milk, canned tuna, and peanut butter.

The Food Bank hopes to continue the pantry program to other schools and help provide food to families and students to ensure students are able to focus in and out of school.