Helping Hungry Kids

Check back for information on this program! Currently, we do not have events scheduled for 2021-2022.

Helping Hungry Kids of Northern Virginia (HHK) provides roughly 1,300 bagged weekend meals a year to kids on free and reduced lunches who would not otherwise be assured of a meal when they aren't at school.

Among the participating Northern Virginia Schools receiving these meals is Dogwood Elementary, our sister school in Reston.

meal assembly event

Participants: Students in Grade TBA

Date: TBA

Time: 3:30 to 4:00 p.m.

Location: CRS Cafeteria

Permission slips must be returned to the participating student's homeroom teacher by date TBA. Need a copy of the form? Download a PDF version below.

Check back for a permission slip.

VOLUNTEER

This community service project wouldn't be possible without YOUR support! We need parent volunteers on the day of the event to help with a Costco run to help purchase extra supplies, student check-in/check-out, and meal bag assembly supervision. Check back for volunteer sign-up.

Donations for meal assembly

These meal bags require shelf-stable food supplies – and lots of them! So we're inviting all students to donate food for this project. Food donations can be dropped off in the grey community service bins in the front lobby, near the cafeteria, and in all classroom hallways. Food will be collected by 9 AM each morning, starting Dates TBA.

Shelf-Stable (UHT) Milk Boxes
Blister packs of individual size cereal boxes
Packets of single-serve oatmeal
Single-serve, microwavable Chef Boyardee cups
Single-serve, microwavable mac and cheese meals
Microwavable popcorn packets
Granola bars
Applesauce cups
Fruit cups

Donation Suggestions by grade:

• Grades K-2: single-serve microwavable Chef Boyardee cups, applesauce cups, fruit cups, granola bars, UHT shelf-stable milk boxes

• Grades 3-6: UHT shelf-stable milk boxes, packets of instant oatmeal, blister packs of individualized cereal boxes, single-serve microwavable popcorn packets, ramen noodle packets, single-serve microwavable mac and cheese

Our weekend meal bags include 2 breakfast items, 2 lunch items, 2 dinner items, 2 snack items, and 2 milk boxes.

Questions? Contact the VP of Community Relations.