The Leadership Academy for Social Justice (LASJ) launched a food pantry to address food insecurity in the Whitman community and nearby areas, Jan 15. The initiative aims to offer essential resources and support to individuals and families in need.
LASJ will host monthly drives encouraging students, teachers and staff to donate items for the pantry. The pantry’s drive is scheduled for Jan. 21-23, open from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. LASJ is seeking donations of non-perishable items such as canned fruit, breakfast cereals, pasta and hygiene products.
In a community letter, LASJ said they are devoted to ensuring equal access to essential resources. With more than 27,000 students in Montgomery County facing food insecurity, LASJ believes the pantry will provide critical support to families throughout the community…