All Saints Community Food Initiative - Making a Difference

Building on the success of our 2012 food collection for a Glasgow foodbank, the Social Sciences department within All Saints launched a new 2013 appeal throughout the month of October. In total over 1450 non-perishable items were donated.

Pupils explored the issue of poverty in Social Sciences & RE lessons as well as part of the Whole School Tutor programme. Pupils in Drama produced a DVD entitled "On the Breadline" which explored the need/growth for food banks across the city. Pupils in Media filmed short adverts to encourage pupils/staff to get involved in donating. Business Education pupils designed posters/leaflets to be distributed in the local community & to our partner agencies. Computing pupils collated & updated information for the school website and twitter. Pupils in S1 maths were involved in counting & sorting collected items.

Throughout the collection many pupils asked if the food would be going to LOCAL people (within school catchment area). They also highlighted the elderly & young children as being two of the most vulnerable groups in society and the winter months (Dec-Feb) being particularly difficult as a result of individuals/families rising fuel bills etc.

Fuelled by the enthusiasm, energy, motivation & drive of our young people the idea of an All Saints Community Food initiative took shape.

Read more about our Community Food initiative here

Donations can be made directly to All Saints RC Secondary School. Alternatively at any of our future distributions – follow us on twitter - @allsaintssec - for more details.