Our Donation Cleared The Lunch Debt For 75 Students

[Me.]

You should look for a school that could use the help. NYC schools offer free lunch and breakfast to all children. It feels so nice to do.

Our donation was inspired by Philando Castile who was shot and killed by a policeman on July 6, 2016.

Castile worked as a cafeteria supervisor at J.J. Hill Montessori School in St. Paul and would pay for children who couldn’t afford lunches out of his own pocket.

[sheshe2]

1. K&R

[Wwcd]

2. "Do All The Good You Can..." Thanks ME

Is there a funding page or link to an organization that donates in Castille's name?
Is there one set up?
How do you find schools in need?
Check locally or ??

I would love to donate.

[Me.]

4. It's Hard To Find A School

I eventually ended up contacting The School Nutrition Foundation, which coincidentally, Philandro was a member of, and they found some schools for me. They said they were going to work on connecting donors/schools. Philandro's school doesn't need any money for lunches. After his death, so many donations were made in his name that they are set for years. They, the foundation, said they'd let me know but I haven't heard so I hope they are following through.

I would suggest calling school districts where you live and ask if they accept donations, which all schools do.

[Wwcd]

5. I'll see what I can find. Thanks.

Hey if you do hear back from the Nutrition Group, please let us know.

[Me.]

6. I Will

and I hope you find one...so many kids need the help.

[Rhiannon12866]

7. That's an excellent idea, I have thought of this before

I live in a fairly wealthy school district, but I also know that there is a very poor population. I went there for three years - and then volunteered in a class for a year - so I remember, but I'm guessing a lot of people don't realize that.

[Me.]

10. You're Right, People don't know

there have been stories about lunches being taken from children who can't afford them but not much else. Philandro didn't do that. What is also missed, kids who are subsidized may be eating their only meal of the day.

Also, this is a story of a really good man whose life was taken from him by a murderous cop.

[Rhiannon12866]

11. That was an incredibly generous thing for him to do

And that job can't have paid much. I know that they do provide lunches for kids around here in the summer when they're no longer fed at school, I've read about it in the local paper. And it's another tragedy of a valuable life cut short.

[Me.]

13. I Have Also Seen

a story here and there about children being handed a brown bag before they leave school on Fridays.

[a kennedy]

3. OMGAWD...... this is awesome......

there are so many local, and I hate to say charity’s, but causes that can use our money. Love what you’ve done here.

[brer cat]

8. Great suggestion, Me!

You are thoughtful and compassionate.

[Me.]

9. Just Following The Example Of Others

and passing it on. I felt funny about mentioning it but saw what RandySF was doing, showing how money does help, so I jumped in.

[Cha]

12. What a sweet, kind, generous cause

to donate to, Me!

KIDS! Philando Castille

[Me.]

14. As It Happens

strange upon strange, I met the mother of the school principal of Philandro's school. It's a poor school and a struggle to keep it going but all the donations have helped in so many ways.

[Cha]

15. Aww.. sweet. I can imagine how much

the donated money helps.