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Norfolk Public Schools distributes winter food pantry items and partners with community donors
Summary
NPS distributed approximately $5,000 of food to more than 200 households through its second annual winter food pantry and coordinated toy and food deliveries with community partners.
Norfolk Public Schools said it distributed about $5,000 in food to more than 200 households during its second annual winter food pantry distribution, with donations from community partners including Old Dominion University and PETA.
The division described additional holiday support: Title I staff at the Grandy Village Learning Center packed toys, food and books gathered after a Salvation Army donation drive at Greenbrier Mall, and high-school choruses helped spread holiday music while Title I staff delivered items to families at drive-up distribution points.
The announcement included a special recognition of the Department of Student Wellness for a monetary donation to Seton Youth Services.
NPS did not provide exact dates for the distributions in the transcript or a detailed breakdown of the $5,000 figure beyond the approximate total and the claim of more than 200 beneficiary households.
