Primrose School of Noblesville raises $5,200 to fight food insecurity

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Food insecurity often peaks over the summer and those challenges oftentimes don’t end even when students head back into the classroom. That’s why Primrose School of Noblesville is stepping up and helping to meet that need for local families.

This school community raised $5,200 for Fueled For School, a local nonprofit that provides meals for Hamilton County students who are food insecure.

Photo courtesy Primrose School of Noblesville

Why this work matters

• Nearly 25 percent of all Noblesville Schools students are at risk of experiencing food insecurity.
• Fueled For School has donated more than 1 million meals across Hamilton County since 2017.
• Primrose teachers have partnered with Fueled For School for several years through volunteer service days, packing and sorting meals.
• The school’s donation helps provide weekend meal packs and school break food boxes for local students, helping provide the nourishment they need to learn, grow and thrive.
• As part of the Primrose Balanced Learning® curriculum, Primrose students engage with their communities through year-round give-back initiatives.

“Food insecurity affects more children in our community than many people realize, especially during the summer months when school meal programs aren’t available,” said Kristina Trusty, Founder and Executive Director of Fueled For School. “Meeting that need takes caring community partners, and Primrose School of Noblesville has been a dedicated supporter of our mission for years through its generosity and hands-on involvement. By teaching children the importance of serving their community at such a young age, they’re helping instill compassion, empathy and the understanding that everyone has a role to play in caring for their neighbors.”

Learn more about Primrose School of Noblesville at primroseschools.com/schools/noblesville. You can also find out more about Fueled For School at fueledforschool.org.

Photos courtesy Primrose School of Noblesville