Below are the supports available across our district as we work together to ensure food stability for our school community.
Resource Support through 742
Food Distribution at Family Conferences
What: Food pick-up available during upcoming family conferences.
Where: Kennedy, Katherine Johnson Education Center, Discovery, Madison, Lincoln, Talahi, Oak Hill, Clearview
Who: Available to all families in our school district
Elementary Food Distribution Sites
What: Drive-up distribution of pre-packed food boxes, gallons of milk, bread, and potentially produce (serving up to 75 families). Future plans include adding toiletries and essentials.
Where: Talahi & Madison Elementary (Door 1)
When: 3–5 PM, every week beginning November 11 through end of 2025, Tuesdays at Talahi and Thursdays at Madison
Who: Available for all 742 families
FACT (Feeding Area Children Together) Weekend Food Packs
What: Pre-packed food bags for individual students to take home over weekends
Where: Discovery, Lincoln, Madison, North, South, Talahi
Who: Available to any family in need at participating schools — sign up through THIS LINK
School Pantries & Backpack Support
What: Food items, toiletries, and clothing
Where: All 742 schools, access by contacting your principal or school counselor
Who: Available to all students and families
Thanksgiving Dinner Give-Away
What: Thanksgiving dinner
Where: Pick up in St. Joseph, Sartell or limited delivery - view more through THIS LINK
Who: Available to any family in need — sign up through THIS LINK
Ways to Help Support Our Community
Make a Financial Donation
Support food purchases by making direct donations through LEAF (Local Education & Activities Foundation) using the QR code provided below.
Volunteer Your Time
Support school pantry organization, deliveries, and food distribution efforts by contacting Christopher.Erickson@isd742.org or Peggy Carlson: cnpc747@tds.net
Donate Items
Provide food, basic life necessities, or new clothing items (particularly socks and underwear) to support our school pantries by contacting Sang.Maxwell@isd742.org
