A Van Full of Bread for Lake Park Elementary!

Yesterday, the Humanitarian Service Project was happy to donate a “van filled to the brim” with loaves of bread to the needy children and families at Lake Park Elementary School (LPE) in Addison. Liz Southwell, a school administrator, said, “We couldn’t believe how generous of a donation it was! Each child received two-three loaves of bread.” HSP was extremely happy to be able to help these impoverished children!

At LPE almost 90% of the 400+ students are receiving subsidized lunches. Because of such high levels of poverty in the area, whenever it’s possible HSP brings any bread that we have available in order to help these children get the nutrients that they need.  In addition to food donations, 216 impoverished students at the school are also involved in our Children Birthday Project. During the month of their birthday, each child in this program receives a 20-25 pound Birthday Box full of new, age appropriate toys, books, and party supplies to make their birthday unforgettable!

 HSP volunteer Jeff Marker with the donated bread.

Because of the distance of the school from our office, the bread was brought to LPE by our amazing volunteers Jeff Marker and Pete Laabs. HSP is very grateful for their continued willingness to help in any way possible!