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JCPS Locations Now Serving as Dare to Care Donation Sites

Pathfinder School of Innovation

November 4, 2025

Dear JCPS Families,

We are reaching out today because we recognize the immediate and critical challenge faced by many of our families as a result of recent federal changes. We recognize the devastating impact this sudden reduction in food security resources has on countless students across JCPS.

Your JCPS community is mobilizing to help support those who are most vulnerable right now. We have partnered with the Dare to Care Food Bank to coordinate a district-wide effort.

If Your Family Needs Immediate Food Assistance

The Dare to Care Food Bank is the best resource for immediate and ongoing support. They have the dedicated programs, distribution sites, and comprehensive resources to connect your family with food assistance in our area.

If your family needs support, please reach out to Dare to Care directly:

  • Website: DaretoCare.org

  • Food pickup locations: Find locations near you here.

  • Phone: (502) 966-3821

How Our Community Can Help (Donation Drop-off)

For members of our community who are able to help, we are establishing collection points over the next four weeks.

All JCPS Schools, Van Hoose Education Center, the Stober building, and CB Young Service Center will serve as temporary drop-off sites for donations. We are collecting:

  1. Non-Perishable Food Items: High-demand items like canned protein (tuna, chicken), peanut butter, pasta, rice, and cereal.

  2. Monetary Donations: Monetary donations offer Dare to Care the flexibility to provide and purchase food items in bulk. All monetary donations will be accepted virtually, via this webpage.

The top 10 most needed items at Dare to Care are:

  • Peanut butter

  • Soup

  • Canned fruit

  • Beans

  • Rice

  • Tuna

  • Cereal

  • Fruit juice

  • Pasta

  • Canned vegetables

The 35 JCPS schools that are part of the School Pantry Program will keep all donations received at their school for their pantry. All donations made at other JCPS schools and locations will be brought to the Dare to Care warehouse to help families throughout our community.

Thank you for being part of the JCPS community. By working together, we can ensure our students and their families have the resources they need during this difficult time.

Sincerely,

Jefferson County Public Schools