The Lake Hamilton School District is once again coming together to help families in need through the 2026 Lake Hamilton Food Drive, scheduled for November 2–6, 2026.
Each year, Lake Hamilton students, staff, and families demonstrate the power of Wolf Nation by collecting food donations to support two important programs serving families throughout our school district: the Lake Hamilton Parent Center Food Pantry and the Food for Kids Backpack Program.
Both programs play an important role in helping address food insecurity among Lake Hamilton students and families. The Parent Center Food Pantry provides food assistance to families in need, while the Food for Kids Backpack Program helps ensure participating students have food available when they are away from school.
Food Drive Donations by Grade Level
To help ensure a variety of food items are collected, each grade level and staff group has been assigned specific items to donate.
Families are encouraged to send the following items to school during the week of November 2–6:
Pre-K and Kindergarten: Granola bars or breakfast bars
1st Grade: Macaroni and cheese (individual microwavable cups preferred)
2nd Grade: Individual snacks (Cheez-It, Goldfish, Teddy Grahams, etc.)
3rd Grade: Oatmeal (individual packets) or cereal (large boxes)
4th Grade: Peanut butter or jelly
5th Grade: Meals in a can (Chef Boyardee, stew, chili, etc.)
6th Grade: Canned soup or packaged soup mixes
7th Grade: Rice or Hamburger Helper
8th Grade: Canned meat (Vienna sausage, tuna, chicken, etc.)
9th Grade: Crackers (saltine, Ritz, peanut butter crackers, etc.)
High School, New Horizons, and PBS: Pasta or pasta sauce
Central Office and Other Staff: Canned vegetables or instant potatoes
IMPORTANT: Please check expiration dates before sending donated food items to school. All donations must be within their expiration dates.
Supporting Our Wolf Families
The annual food drive is about more than collecting canned goods and pantry staples. It's an opportunity for our students and staff to make a meaningful difference in the lives of fellow Wolves.
By supporting the Parent Center Food Pantry and Food for Kids Backpack Program, donations help provide food assistance to Lake Hamilton families and students who may be experiencing difficult circumstances.
Every donation, regardless of size, contributes to the district's ongoing efforts to care for students and families beyond the classroom.
We encourage all Lake Hamilton families and staff members to participate in this year's food drive and help us make a positive impact throughout our community.
When Wolf Nation comes together, we can make a difference for our own! 🐺❤️💛