FTN, Ed. 1 - What is Feed the Need?

Feed the Need

Ed. 1 - What is Feed the Need?

Dear Academy Families and Friends,

We are so excited to be hosting a very special event called Feed the Need. This school-wide fundraiser will not only help Harrisburg Academy raise funds for technology, arts/music, scholarships, athletics, faculty, and innovation, but a portion of the funds we raise will go toward providing healthy meals for hungry children in our community and abroad. Our students will personally make a difference as they pack, seal, and box 10,000 meals at our Packing Party. Your support will powerfully impact our school while also providing for children in need!

Current families who were unable to attend the Kick-Off Party will be receiving a packet of information in the mail soon. Alumni families and Academy friends interested in joining our fundraising team should contact Lindsay Swartz for information.

Read on to learn more... we look forward to having your support and partnership as we undertake this initiative!

With Spartan Pride,

Stacy Klann

Director of Development and Alumni Relations

klann.s@harrisburgacademy.org

(717) 763-7811 Ext. 1390

"Our Largest Effort to Bring People Together"

Harrisburg Academy kicked off its Feed the Need campaign last week at a celebratory Kick-Off Party. Here, Keith Clark (Board of Trustees president) and Linda Clark, parents of Cameron '17, speak about the importance of getting involved in the effort. It's simple! Text SPARTAN to 71777 to set up your page. Watch our video and set up your page today!

Kick-Off Party Success!

Thanks to everyone who attended our Kick-Off Party last week! We were happy to celebrate with parents, faculty, staff, and our corporate partners, and we look forward to the continued support from our community!

Check out the event photos on our Facebook page !

How Does Feed the Need Work?

Feed the Need is a school-wide initiative to fight hunger and improve education. For the event, the food packing area will be set up as an FDA food safety site. We will be packaging nutritionally balanced meals -- developed by dieticians at General Mills -- for malnourished children. Students of all ages will be working side-by-side with family, teachers, alumni, and local leaders as we give back together.

Bagging, packing, sealing, and decorating... there is a job for everyone! Watch our video for more information and consider getting involved!

Setting Up Your Personal Fundraising Page

Families may set up their own personal fundraising page to help us reach our goal! To become a fundraiser, follow the steps below:

1. From your cell phone, text SPARTAN to 71777 and follow the instructions provided

2. Personalize your page by uploading your individual/family picture

3. Find your Personal Keyword (SPARTAN#) and share your cause!

Don't have a smartphone? Register online !

Mark Your Calendar

SAVE THE DATE: Feed the Need Packing Party

Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2018

2-6 p.m.

Those who choose to join our fundraising team are invited to participate in Feed the Need's culminating event -- our Packing Party! This is an indoor event where our school community -- current families, faculty and staff, alumni, local leaders -- will hand pack 10,000 meals that will be distributed to the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank for local families and to children and orphans in Haiti. This event is an extraordinary opportunity for our students to not only raise funds for our school, but to be part of a significant give-back experience. Working together in this way, we will help our children develop a greater sense of gratitude and appreciation for what they have, and grow in sensitivity for those who have less.

We encourage you to work with your children to set up your fundraising page and begin reaching out to family and friends for their support. Text SPARTAN to 71777 or sign up online and get started today!

Questions? Please contact Lindsay Swartz .

Thank You to Our Corporate Partners

Thank you to our corporate sponsors for partnering with Harrisburg Academy to end hunger and improve education! Please contact Stacy Klann to learn more about corporate sponsor opportunities.