With the ongoing government shutdown, we know many families may be impacted, especially with the temporary pause in SNAP benefits. The Gervais School District is committed to supporting our students and families, because a strong, healthy community means our children are ready to learn.
🍎 Remember: Every Gervais student eats for free—breakfast, lunch, and snacks included!
And for those staying after school for tutoring, extracurriculars, or evening programs, an additional snack is always provided.
🥫 Upcoming School Food Drives:
Gervais High School → Annual Food Drive benefiting Sacred Heart Food Bank (announcements coming soon!)
Gervais Middle School → Food Drive between Thanksgiving and Christmas to create food boxes and holiday gifts for families
Gervais Elementary School → Holiday Food Boxes to support local households
🏠 Community Food Assistance:
Sacred Heart Food Bank (coordinated by Stacy Kirk) is open 1st & 3rd Wednesdays of each month at the rectory garage on Elm Street, from 1–4 p.m.👉 The first hour is busy, but after 2:30 p.m. there’s still plenty available—please come when you can!
🧺 How to Help:
If you’d like to donate, nonperishable items are most needed:
Peanut butter 🥜 (rarely received!)
Canned proteins (tuna, chicken, salmon)
Rice, pasta, beans
Oats, cereal
Canned fruits & veggies
Cooking oil, flour, sugar
Shelf-stable milk
Healthy snacks
🕐 Donation Drop-Off Times:
Directly at the Food Bank: Wednesdays, 8 a.m. or 12–1 p.m.
OR drop off anytime at the Gervais School District Office , 290 First Street— we’ll make sure your donations get to the food bank!
💬 We are also working with the Food Share in Brooks. More to come on this!
Thank you for caring for one another. Together, we make Gervais strong.