John Still Hope Closet

John Still is a K-8 public school located in South Sacramento, CA. Here are just a few of the startling statistics at John Still Elementary and Middle School:

·         100% of the school population qualifies for free lunch.

·         The school provides breakfast and lunch to all students and an afterschool snack to many that will not have access to dinner at home.

·         There are 36 identified homeless families with children attending the school.

·         40 of the students are in the foster care system.

·         50 students have one or more parent incarcerated.

·         The school is located in an area identified as a food desert. Meaning that there is not a grocery store within three miles.

We are asking for help in providing the following:

·         Creating and maintaining a well-stocked food pantry and clothes closet so that needy families have immediate access to basic essentials, food, toiletries and clothing.

·         Increased food support for school holidays, when many children will not have access to food at home.

·         Monthly Family Nights hosted by the school that provide dinner and social activities to all families.

It is our hope that we can provide support to the school so that no child goes hungry or without basic clothing and toiletries. We would also like to help the school create a safe and trusting environment so that students and families know that it is safe haven in the community. The Family Nights not only provide a warm meal in a social environment but it allows the teachers and staff to show the community that they are invested in helping the students break the cycle of poverty.