The Hubbard Exempted Village School District was excited to announce the opening of the Hubbard Schools Pantry, a vital resource for students in need, named in memory of Hubbard High School alumnus Cody Pitts.
“The Cody A. Pitts Foundation generously kickstarted our pantry's operations with a $5,000 donation,” said David Reel, assistant principal of Hubbard High School. "Beyond addressing hunger, some of our high school students were able to gain employable skills – stocking shelves, managing inventory, packing bags, and delivering food – as a result of this donation.”
Partnering with Second Harvest Food Bank enabled the district to purchase food at discounted rates, ensuring the pantry remained well-stocked to meet student needs.
"This pantry was instrumental in providing support to our K-12 students who were facing food insecurity, ensuring that they had access to food,” said Reel. “If a student found themselves hungry throughout the day due to a lack of food at home, they were encouraged to inform their teacher or school administrator to access the school's food pantry during the day.”
