Dear PFT Members,

We all know that feeling of hunger when we have been busy in our classrooms and it’s hard to find the time to make sure we grab a snack or remember to take our lunch break. Being hungry is no fun.  For many families in our area, hunger, which is also called food insecurity, is not a pre-lunch feeling but an unfortunate everyday occurrence. You can help here.  Even a small donation makes a big difference.

Nearly 42 million people nationwide are on SNAP food assistance. This means that one in eight of our fellow Americans gets help making sure their family has enough food. Over 400,000 people in San Diego County are facing the potential loss of their food assistance. Others are managing without paychecks due to the government shutdown and may soon face food insecurity.

PFT is partnering with the San Diego Food bank for a donation drive. The SD Food Bank is one of the most respected and largest food assistance organizations in our region and is already working overtime to support families needing extra food during this crisis.

Instead of a more traditional canned food drive, donated funds can quickly be put to use for items in high demand. We are providing an easy to use link, and the Food Bank will track donations from our organization. Everything helps, no matter the amount.

Thanks for your support!

In Solidarity,
Jay Steiger, PFT COPE Secretary
Kelly Logan Powell, PFT President