Submitted by Mrs. Jackie James
Valley View Elementary (VVE) has initiated a nutrition-based student support program, known as “Food For Thought”. In teaming with Luther Memorial Church, Central PA Food Bank, York Suburban Education Foundation Impact Foundation, and Construction Financial Management Association, a current total of 18 VVE students (with more registrations anticipated) are being provided with a backpack full of healthy foods for the weekend. York Suburban High School students volunteered their time at Luther Memorial Church to help with the renovation project in creating a food pantry to store the food supplies. The backpacks are filled weekly at the church in coordination with Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) volunteers, high school students and VVE staff, then delivered to the school for students to take home every Friday. East York Elementary was first to begin a backpack program last year and Indian Rock Elementary will also be starting the program this week. Thank you to all who support this valuable service for our YS families! For additional information, please contact Dr. Monos, Principal or Mrs. James, School Counselor at Valley View 717-885-1220.
