Shafter High PRIDE Pantry needs help

The PRIDE Pantry at Shafter High School is calling on the community to join its annual community re-stock drive-through drop-off and school-wide Thanksgiving collection drive to help gather essential supplies for students and families in need. On Thursday, Nov. 21, the school will host a drive-thru drop-off event from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. at the front of the school. You will also be able to utilize boxes placed around town. This is a chance to make a direct impact by donating much-needed items such as hygiene products, household supplies and non-perishable food.

Established four years ago by Shafter High School and the PRIDE Intervention Team, the pantry was created to address nonacademic challenges faced by struggling students and families. It has grown into a vital resource, providing basic necessities to support their well-being and academic achievement.

The success of the pantry depends on community contributions. Here’s ways to participate:

Drive-thru drop-off. Stop by the school on Thursday, Nov. 21st from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. to drop off your contributions at the front office, 526 Mannel Ave. Phone: 661-746-4961.

Utilize a box at a location in town. Apple Market, 111 Central Valley Hwy., or Komin Medical, 1160 E Lerdo Hwy., Suite H.

Item pick-up.Arrange for donation pick-up.

Online purchases. Buy Shafter High merchandise to donate to students in need: bit.ly/generalswebstore

The PRIDE. Pantry accepts a variety of donations, including personal hygiene products such as soap, shampoo, deodorant, toothbrushes and feminine hygiene items; household items such as cleaning supplies, laundry detergent, gently used linens, new pillows, storage containers and nonperishable food such as canned goods, pasta, granola bars, bottled water and other shelf-stable items.

For more details, contact Katie Young at On-Campus Intervention, 661-746-4961 ext. 76602, or Bibi Carrasco, student and community engagement liaison at 661-746-4961 ext. 76603.

Carrasco encourages residents to participate: “You can make a difference in someone’s life and make it a less stressful time of the year for a student or a family in our community.”