RJ Families Supporting our Community
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RJ Hawkey students are involved in a number of initiatives to serve our community and are asking for your support!
G.E.A.R. Food Drive –Gathering Edibles for Airdrie Residents
Our school is once again participating in the G.E.A.R. food drive to help those in need in our community! This is a wonderful opportunity for us to give back and support local families. We’re also adding a fun twist this year with a friendly competition between classes! The class that donates the most items will enjoy a movie and popcorn party as a reward. The food drive will run until January 31st. Have your student bring donations to their class. Remember, the class with the most donations will win a movie and popcorn party!
Most Needed Items:
- Staples: Beans & legumes, rice, dry pasta, canned meat (tuna, chicken, ham), soup (dried large packages & single-serve cups)
- Breakfast: Boxed cereal (cold & hot), pancake mix, jam & honey
- Canned Goods: Canned tomatoes, fruit, and vegetables
- Beverages: Juice boxes (no sugar added), juice (1 Litre boxes), milk (evaporated & powdered), milk alternatives (almond, rice, soy)
- Snacks & Convenience: Granola bars (peanut-free, non-dipped), spreadable cheese & cracker packs, tuna & cracker packs, side dishes or meal kits (e.g., Rice-a-Roni, Noodles)
- Baby Needs: Diapers, baby formula, baby food
- Household Items: Bathroom tissue, feminine hygiene items, toothpaste & bar soap, household cleaning supplies
- Other: Sugar, sugar-free items (for diabetics), syrup, condiments
Used Toy and Book Sale
Classes 1/2W, 2A, 2/3B and 2S are hosting a used toy/book sale January 28th - 30th during lunch in the grade 2 hallway.
All items will be minimally priced ($0.50, $1 and $2) and proceeds will be donated to the Airdrie Food Bank.
If you think that your child might be interested in purchasing a book or toy to help support the Airdrie Food bank, please send them with some money on those days.
This initiative was organized by students as a way to help out our community.