Steps to Success Community Support - Food Pantry 2-19-2025

Fresno County Superintendent of Schools is Supporting Student Success! We’re excited to bring you another video in our Steps to Success series. In this week’s Steps to Success, we’re talking about food pantries and community support! Schools are becoming hubs for the community, offering vital services like food pantries to support students and families. These pantries, created in response to community needs, provide a safe space for families to access resources with dignity. Here’s how food pantries make a difference: Meeting basic needs: When students’ foundational needs are met, they can focus on academics and succeed in school. Backpack programs: Some schools provide students with backpacks filled with food for the weekend, ensuring they have access to meals even when school is out. A humanizing experience: Families can shop for groceries at some food pantries, choosing items like they would at a store. Watch now to learn more about how schools are strengthening communities through food pantries and helping students thrive.