Hello Abernethy friends!

Thank you to everyone who has generously supported the Food Pantry & Gift Card Donation drive these last few weeks. Our community is so awesome and inspiring! We are now rounding out our final week of the food drive; if you are able, please bring contributions of non-perishable food items to the office by November 25th.

Gift card donations are still needed and Ms. Morgan has requested we continue the gift card drive through December 5. Moving into holiday season, and time away from school and school meals, resources can become even more scarce and gift cards are so valuable for Ms. Morgan to be able offer support to our families during that time. If you have the means to give, gift cards to Fred Meyer and Target are particularly desirable. All contributions, large and small, make a meaningful difference.

Ms. Morgan checks in with our families regularly and offers assistance year round. While we are nearing the end of our 2025 Food & Gift Card Drive donations will always be needed to keep our pantry stocked and our community supported. If you have desire to help but this isn't the right time for you I encourage you to check in with Ms. Morgan when the time is right to see what will be useful. 

If you are experiencing difficult or uncertain times please reach out to Ms. Morgan for confidential assistance. 

I'm so heartened by the outpouring of support for this drive. Thank you for coming together to make a difference in our community. I'm so grateful. Happy Holidays! 

-Mercedes Callahan
 (Louella's mom)