Granby Memorial High School is excited to announce its Food for Thought Program to the community. The mission of this district-wide, student-led initiative is to make sure no student goes hungry, as we understand the impact hunger can have on students. Food 4 Thought consists of three programs: Weekend Backpack Program, Snack Program and Afterschool Meal Program.
The Weekend Backpack Program provides weekly backpacks filled with groceries. Gifts of Love currently provides the food that is used to fill the backpacks. The application process is simple, there’s no commitment (you can cancel anytime), and it is completely free. Additionally, there is no family limit, meaning each student receives one backpack no matter the family size, and all GMHS students are eligible to participate including those living outside of Granby.
The Snack Program offers snacks to students in all our schools, intended for those who get hungry and need a little something to help them get through the day. The snacks provided are nutrient dense, have very little to no sugar, and do not contain any high fructose corn syrup.
The Afterschool Meal Program provides a small meal to GMHS students who participate in extra-curricular activities and therefore are unable to make it home in time for dinner. Students sign up on a weekly basis.
Food 4 Thought will be hosting a food drive May 13 through 17 to give back to Gifts of Love, a local non-profit organization, for all they have given to our families and so many others throughout Connecticut. Please consider donating. Collection bins will be placed at the following locations: Farmington Valley YMCA, Granby Public Library, Geissler’s Supermarket, Granby Stop & Shop and all Granby Schools.
A huge thank you to all these locations that have stepped up to help us fight food insecurity within our community!
Submitted by GMHS Food 4 Thought students