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Trinity Christian School Students Stock Local Food Pantry
Trinity Christian School Third Graders Make It Their Mission to Stock Shorewood-Troy Library Food Pantry
When Mrs. Woodford’s third grade class at Trinity Christian School became aware that the shelves of the Shorewood-Troy Library food pantry were nearly bare, they decided to make it their mission to fill those shelves. Mrs. Woodford shared that the students were greatly impacted to learn that people living very close to their school struggle at times to have enough money to pay for food for their families.
“Hunger is often a hidden problem," Shorewood-Troy Library Director, Jennie Mills said. “A lot of families aren't comfortable being open about needing a little extra support to get through the month. We don't monitor it at all - people take what they need and give what they can. That's why our food pantry really seems to be used.”
Trinity students collected groceries and personal care items for the food pantry. Some students even purchased supplies with their own money. One third grader commented, “I could never imagine what it must feel like to go hungry.”
Ms. Mills added, “Partnering with community groups, like Trinity Christian School means everything! We always welcome assistance in filling our pantry. It's a very LOCAL pantry, so items given to us, get used by the residents of Shorewood.”
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For more information on the Shorewood-Troy Library Food Pantry contact Jennie Mills at 815-725-1715 or jmills@shorewoodtroylibrary.org.
Trinity Christian School is a private, non-denominational school located in Shorewood. The school serves students from preschool through eighth grade. For additional information about the school, visit www.trinitychristian.info or call 815-577-9310.