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No Kid Hungry Spotlight School Initiative
No Kid Hungry (NKH) has been a long-term partner of
SFS, promoting school meal programs and increasing
meal participation throughout the District. NKH
is a national campaign run by Share Our Strength, SFS representation at the Showcase of Schools, South Florida
a nonprofit organization dedicated to addressing Fairgrounds Expo Center
childhood hunger and poverty in the United States
and worldwide. NKH partnered with SFS since FY21 for the Spotlight Schools – Palm Beach County Initiative.
This initiative shares the stories of hungry children through NKH campaigns and highlights successful school
meal programs.

This initiative continued to spotlight Gove ES for a second year, highlighting the school’s unique Breakfast in
the Classroom meal service. The NKH film crew and publicity team interviewed SFS staff, teachers, administra-
tors, parents, and students, capturing engaging footage of students enjoying breakfast in their classrooms and
receiving school lunch in the cafeteria. The NKH photos and interviews continued to reach a national audience.
Additionally, SFS and NKH produced a marketing video showcasing the benefits of implementing alternative
breakfast solutions in schools across the District.

District Blood Drives
In the third year of a five-year collaboration with OneBlood, Inc.,
the District continued to inspire students and staff to make life-
saving blood donations. The District organized 65 blood drives
across 24 high school campuses and five District facility sites,
resulting in 3,101 units of blood donated by students and staff. This collective effort directly benefited thousands
of patients.

The partnership with OneBlood, Inc. extends beyond blood donations, fostering a culture of community
responsibility and life-saving awareness among students. Many students receive support through OneBlood’s
Educational Assistance and Scholarship Program to pursue higher education. Additionally, OneBlood con-
tributes funds to the Department of Risk and Benefits Management, enhancing employee wellness initiatives.
Students enrolled in the District’s medical academies also benefit from career exploration and job shadowing
opportunities, bridging the gap between academic learning and real-world medical professions.

The District remains committed to this invaluable partnership, recognizing its profound impact on our
community and the lives saved through our collaborative efforts.

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