School pantries directly provide food to students and families who don't have enough to eat, helping to combat child hunger. Bearcat Cares Pantry started in 2017 with the student council providing food through fundraisers. The food that was being donated was often canned veggies and items that were not "kid friendly". We recognized that we needed to provide "ready to eat meals" and snacks to help bridge the weekend gap for students. All of the food is provided through the generosity of community donations and fundraising. Students receive weekly food bags and families can recieve monthly food boxes deliver to their homes.
Bearcat Cares Food Pantry provides food, school supplies, hygiene products, clothing, and resources to students and families who are enrolled at Kearney High School.
Organization name
Bearcat Cares Food Pantry
Operating Budget
Small Organizations - Operating Budget under $100,000
Primary Category
Youth Development
Secondary Category
Education
Communities Served
Kearney
Address
2702 W 11th St