Food Program
Dedicated to feeding the hungry!
The Why…
9% of students in Josephine County are homeless and another 60% live in low-income families struggling to make ends meet. One of the main necessities these families are lacking is food. We wanted to make a difference in our community and this was a piority.
The How…
Monies for this program have been supplied through local grants and companies. With the help of local food banks and volunteers, we are able to offer nutritious weekly food to local families in need.
The When…
Families in need receive week food bags to provide enough food for the weekends and or during holiday breaks throughout the school year. During our Summer Food program, families receive weekly food boxes filled with enough food to feed them three meals a day for the whole week.Â
The Where…
During the school year students all over Josephine County are sent home with a insulated tote full of enough food for their weekend/ vacation from school. Throughout the summer, once a week, 100+ families are delivered these groceries right to their doorstep!
Vital Deliveries
The students of JCYF have tirelessly partnered with many local businesses and farms in making sure families have access to nutritious, fresh food. Meat, milk, eggs, vegetables, fruit, cheese and other fresh foods have been delivered to families in rural Josephine County, including Cave Junction and Wolf Creek.
Additionally, funds for gas cards, laundromats, prescriptions, and special needs will also be provided to those in dire need.
Partnerships
- The Josephine County Food Bank
- Three Rivers School District
- All Care
- Ford Family Foundation
- West Family Foundation
