Carson City schools begin 'Trick or Treat' Halloween food drive for FISH
Friends in Service Helping, also known as FISH, will begin its annual “Trick or Treat for FISH” food drive Wednesday, Oct. 15. Carson City schools will participate in a contest for the students to collect non-perishable food to replenish the inventory at the FISH food bank. The food drive will run until Nov. 3 and will give FISH a boost for the high demand of the holiday season.
The food drive is an opportunity for students to learn about the needs in our community and have the enriching experience of knowing they can make a difference. Any non-perishable food will help; however, FISH has the most need for protein foods such as chili and beans, hearty soups, and canned vegetables. The schools and classrooms that collect the most food win prizes and trophies.
The participating schools are Bethlehem Lutheran School, Bordewich-Bray Elementary School, Carson Middle School, Eagle Valley Middle School, Empire Elementary School, Fremont Elementary School, Fritsch Elementary School, Mark Twain Elementary School, Seeliger Elementary School, Sierra Lutheran High School, Silver State Charter School, and St. Teresa of Avila Catholic School.
This is the 15th year of the food drive and the need for supplies is greater than ever. FISH has received record numbers of both returning and new clients this year, including more than 120 new families each month. The organization expects that the demand for food items as the holidays approach will be very high. Currently, the food bank shelves are nearly empty, so the school food drive can make an enormous difference.
As the students in our community engage in this collection effort, please show your support by generously donating non-perishable food to help the FISH food bank serve the needs right here in our neighborhood. Food donations can be taken to any of the participating schools. If you would like to donate directly to the FISH food bank, please bring food items to 138 E. Long St. in Carson City.
FISH is a non-profit organization that provides Food, Instruction, Shelter and Healthcare to the homeless and hungry in the Carson area.
Since 1979 FISH has offered emergency services and referrals to help individuals and families regain self-sufficiency. For more information, please contact FISH by telephone at 775-882-FISH (3474), by email at info@nvfish.com, or online at www.nvfish.com. Contact: Kelsey Poole, 775-882-3474 ext. 106, Kelsey@nvfish.com
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