PHOENIXVILLE, PA — Every school in the Phoenixville Area School District will participate in a coordinated food collection and fundraising campaign Nov. 16-20, directing donations to Chester County organizations that provide food, emergency housing and other assistance to families facing financial hardship.
The districtwide effort, organized as part of Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week, will involve students from early childhood programs through high school, with individual schools supporting Ann’s Heart, Phoenixville Area Community Services, the Chester County Food Bank and the district’s Phantom Family Fund.
The initiative combines food drives, financial contributions and student activities to address food insecurity and housing instability among families in the Phoenixville area.
According to the district, each school will organize its own collection or fundraising activity, allowing students and families to contribute to organizations serving residents with immediate needs.
The Phantom Family Fund, which operates throughout the year, provides emergency assistance for housing, food and clothing to families within the school district. The fund is receiving additional financial contributions during the November awareness campaign.
Hares Hill Elementary School will concentrate its efforts on raising money for the fund, while other district schools will collect food for community organizations.
Barkley Elementary School, located at 320 Second Avenue in Phoenixville, will collect food for Ann’s Heart. Students will also create holiday cards to accompany Thanksgiving meals distributed through the organization.
Schuylkill Elementary School, at 290 South Whitehorse Road, will also conduct a food drive benefiting Ann’s Heart.
Phoenixville Area Early Learning Center, at 1 Phantom Way, and Manavon Elementary School, at 2 Phantom Way, will collect food for Phoenixville Area Community Services, commonly known as PACS.
Phoenixville Area Middle School, at 1000 Purple Pride Parkway, will also support PACS through a food collection campaign.
Phoenixville Area High School, located at 1200 Gay Street, will direct its food drive contributions to the Chester County Food Bank, which provides food assistance through its network of community partners.
By assigning different beneficiaries to individual schools, the district is directing support to multiple organizations addressing food insecurity and related household needs across the region.
The campaign also gives students an opportunity to participate directly in community assistance efforts, including the preparation of Thanksgiving cards for families receiving meals.
The district is encouraging students, staff and community members to wear red Friday, Nov. 20, in recognition of Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week.
Residents interested in contributing food should consult individual school newsletters for the specific items requested by each building. Collection requirements and delivery arrangements may differ by school.
Community members planning to deliver donations should confirm access and collection procedures with the appropriate school or contact the district at 484-927-5000.
Financial contributions to the Phantom Family Fund can be made through the Phoenixville Community Education Foundation at https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/Whp5voIcRxrhwOUqd9-blA.
The fund accepts donations throughout the year, supporting district families who need assistance with basic living expenses and emergency circumstances.
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