Kids Helping Kids: Rainbow Schools collect $68,623 for area food banks

Rainbow Schools have once again joined forces to fight hunger and feed hope this holiday season by taking part in the Edgar Burton Kids Helping Kids Food Drive.

From festive concerts, spirit days, sports events and community canvasses, Rainbow Schools took every opportunity to gather donations in support of this worthy cause.

In total, Rainbow Schools collected 24,900 food items and $68,622.75 in monetary donations for area food banks – which translates to 436,636 food items for families in need. MacLeod Public School alone contributed an astounding $16,900 and 545 food items to this impressive total.

“Year after year, our staff and students work tirelessly to support individuals and families in the communities that we serve,” said Director of Education Bruce Bourget. “Through initiatives such as the food drive, students learn values that contribute to our mission of enabling students to become confident, caring members of society.”

“We are extremely grateful to those who gave so generously – at a time when it’s needed most,” said Director Bourget. “This continues to be a true community effort and we thank those who made this year’s campaign another immense success.”

He added: “Donations will support food banks in jurisdictions served by the Board – benefiting students and families in Sudbury, Espanola and Manitoulin Island.”

Director Bourget thanked Brad Smith, Vice-Principal of Lockerby Composite School, and Andrew Kendall, Vice-Principal of Espanola High School, for leading this important campaign in Rainbow Schools.

He also acknowledged staff and students. They found fun and creative ways to engage the entire school community to increase donations.

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Nicole Charette, Senior Advisor
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Rainbow District School Board, 705-674-3171 ext. 7217