West Irondequoit CSD
July 11, 2023
Nov. 3, 2025
Hello families:
There has been a great deal of national attention in recent weeks on changes to federal assistance programs and the impact they may have on families across the country. We understand that these shifts, combined with the general rise in costs for everyday essentials, can place added strain on household budgets. Our district wants to assure you that we are mindful of these challenges and remain committed to supporting the well-being of every child and family in our community.
Thankfully, we have strong local partnerships that help ensure no family faces these challenges alone. Organizations such as Foodlink and Irondequoit Community Cupboard continue to do incredible work supporting families through food assistance and outreach programs like our District's Backpack Program, which provides important weekend and break-time food support for students. We’re also grateful for our dedicated food service team and the success of our free universal meals program – a vital resource for many.
If your family could use additional support or would like more information about local resources, please don’t hesitate to reach out to your school counselor or building administrator. We’re here to help connect you with the many supports available in our community. See more below, including the attachment from Foodlink beneath this paragraph.
In partnership,
Aaron R. Johnson
Superintendent of Schools
IRONDEQUOIT COMMUNITY CUPBOARD
- Website: Irondequoit Community Cupboard\
- Address: 2841 Culver Road
- Phone: (585) 336-9107
- Register via this link
Use the number above to learn more or make an appointment for pickup. Appointments are NOT made online. Distribution (by appointment only) happens from 9:30-11:30 AM on Tuesdays & Saturdays.
HOW THE ICC BACKPACK PROGRAM WORKS
The Backpack Program supports students in all of our schools in grades Pre-K through Grade 6, supplying the child with a bag of food to carry home each Friday that includes items to eat over the weekend. These might be healthy snacks, peanut butter, cereal, soup, canned pasta meals, oatmeal, fruit and vegetables.
This program is not intended to supply food for the entire family but merely help with food for that child. The ICC provides this service for students who qualify through our application process. To be eligible, families must fill out the CEP Application at this link. All families that are approved will be mailed a consent form that must be filled out and returned.
Questions about the program or process? Email or call Sarah Herbert at sarah_herbert@westiron.monroe.edu / (585) 336-3063.
Note: Program participation is confidential.
Email: public_info@westiron.monroe.edu
Website: westirondequoit.org
Location: 321 List Avenue, Irondequoit, NY, USA
Phone: 585-342-5500
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