Posted December 20, 2019 by Communications EnataiPTSA


What's the food share program? The Washington School Food Share Program was developed to help prevent and minimize wasted food in schools, and redirect consumable food to those who need. Enatai Elementary along with 9 other BSD elementary schools (Puesta del Sol, Spiritridge, Woodridge, Medina, Eastgate, Somerset, Cherry Crest, Newport Heights and Lake Hills) to helping recover food from the cafeteria and share it with those who need it most in our community.  Parent volunteers delivered the collected food to the Bellevue Hopelink Food Bank.  

How much food has been recovered? Since September Enatai Elementary collected approximately 1,789 pounds of food. Most of the weight from Enatai has come from milk and whole fruit produce. Milk is the number one most popular item for clients and yogurt a close second.  Since the food bank gets a large weekly supply of milk and dairy products from these schools, they are able focus their budget on purchasing fresh produce. 
 
Thank you to the students, cafeteria staff and parent volunteers who made this year's Food Share Program a success.  If you have interest in helping with the collection and delivery of food, contact programs@enataiptsa.org.