Drive, Drop and Donate

Safeway and KATU are partnering up to help the Portland Schools Foundation keep kids fed and focused on learning.

February 11th-14th, you can Drive, Drop and Donate. Drive to Safeway, drop off food and donate to help kids stay alert in school.

In Portland and Multnomah County, 45,000 students qualify for free or reduced price meals – that accounts for half of all local students. (Source: Oregon Department of Education).   The health and well-being of children can significantly affect achievement in the classroom. A balanced diet can improve problem-solving skills, test scores, and school attendance rates.   Even moderate under nutrition can have lasting effects on children’s cognitive development and school performance.

Here are a some non-perishable healthy snacks you can donate to help kids stay fed and focused in school:

Dried Fruits & Raisins
Nuts
Trail Mix
Granola Bars
Baked Chips
Multigrain Crackers

Go to 7 Participating Safeway Locations:

Division Crossing
16409 SE Division Street

39th & Powell
3930 SE Powell

Hawthorne
2800 SE Hawthorne

Lloyd Center
1100 NE Broadway

Raleigh Hills
6745 Beaverton Hillsdale Hwy

St. John
8330 N. Ivanho

The Pearl
12th and Lovejoy in the Pearl