The Manchester Township High School (MTHS) Care Closet and Food Pantry received a generous boost thanks to a community partnership led by former Manchester Township School District employee Joann McCann and the Soroptimist Club.
After writing a grant through the Soroptimist Club with Manchester Township Schools as the beneficiary, McCann was awarded funding to purchase essential supplies for the Care Closet and Food Pantry. On July 30, McCann and members of the Soroptimist Club visited MTHS to deliver the donated items and help support students across the district.
The MTHS Care Closet, now in its second year of supporting students, serves as a District Hub that provides access to essential items including personal care products, food, clothing, and laundry facilities. Through the generosity of community members, organizations, and grant funding, the Care Closet helps ensure that students have the resources they need to feel supported and ready to focus on learning.
“The Care Closet represents the very best of what a community can do when we come together to support our students,” said Superintendent of Schools Diane Pedroza of the Manchester Township School District. “Partnerships like this one allow us to continue meeting the needs of our students. It truly takes a village to raise a child, and acts of kindness like these are a constant reminder that our Manchester students are surrounded by a community that cares.”
The need for essential resources continues to grow, and community support remains a vital part of keeping the Care Closet and Food Pantry stocked. Donations help provide students with items that promote confidence, well-being, and success both inside and outside the classroom.
Manchester Township Schools thanks Joann McCann and the Soroptimist Club for their generosity and commitment to making a difference for students and families throughout the district.
