The framework
On Oct. 8, SISD’s Family and Community Engagement Department held its first School Market with the Houston Food Bank, enlisting 20 Westfield High School students to pass out food to local families, according to the release. A second event is scheduled for Oct. 22, and future events will be held the second and fourth Tuesday of each month.
“It is clear by the sheer number of families here that the need is great, and we are blessed to be able to meet our families’ most basic needs,” said Tranita Carroll, executive director of Family and Community Engagement for SISD, in a statement. “The Houston Food Bank makes it possible to us to do this, and we are so thankful for them.”
Locals who attended the event received grains, meat, fresh fruit and canned vegetables, per the release.
Learn more
School Market is a program by the Houston Food Bank that aims to “improve access to nutritional foods to middle and high school students,” according to the release. Under the program, more than 5 million meals were served to people across the Greater Houston area in 2023.
What else?
SISD’s food distribution events are held at the district’s Community Engagement Center, which is located at 17125 Ella Blvd., Houston. Individuals and families in need can register at the center on the day of the distribution event.
