“At South Kent, we are called to be men of service—to recognize need, to act with compassion, and to uplift our community.” – The Reverend Steve Klots
South Kent School has always stood by its commitment to service, and this year, we are once again taking action to support our neighbors in need. Food insecurity continues to affect families in Kent and beyond, and South Kent School is responding with the fourth annual South Kent Feeds the Need initiative, a community effort to collect monetary donations, nonperishable food, and personal care items for the Kent Community Fund and Kent Food Bank.
In Kent, where the median household income is approximately $101,023, over 100 individuals (or 55 households) currently rely on the local food bank for support. The Kent Food Bank has recently called for donations as its shelves are running low due to a significant increase in families seeking assistance. Last year, South Kent School raised cash and online donations and collected hundreds of essential items. This year, we aim to make an even greater impact.
How You Can Help
📍 Student Volunteers at Davis IGA
South Kent students will be stationed outside Davis IGA on Saturday, February 15, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. They will collect food and personal care donations while distributing lists of the food bank’s most-needed items to shoppers.
In advance, please find a SHOPPING LIST OF MOST NEEDED KENT FOOD BANK ITEMS.
🏒 Hockey Fundraisers for the Kent Community Fund on Saturday, 2/15 and Sunday, 2/16
Our hockey games on February 15th and 16th will also serve as drop-off events for non-perishable goods for the Kent Food Bank. The games are at 12:45pm, 3:00pm on Saturday (2/15) and 9am, 11:15am on Sunday (2/16) at South Kent School’s Stockdale Arena. Spectators are encouraged to bring as many non-perishable items as they can. Cash or online contributions for the Kent Community Fund will also be accepted at this time and the students will be using any funds raised to go shopping for items to donate.
At South Kent, service is not just an expectation—it’s a way of life. As Father Klots reminds us, we are all called to serve, to recognize need, and to make a difference. Through South Kent Feeds the Need, our students are not only providing critical resources, but also upholding the values of empathy, responsibility, and leadership that define our school community.
Thank you for joining us in this mission. Together, we can ensure that no neighbor goes without.