CARLYLE - Southern Plains Co-op has made a $4,000 donation in gift cards to support the Carlyle Elementary School’s nutrition program.
This initiative ensures that students receive nutritious meals daily through a breakfast, snack and lunch program. While breakfast and snacks are provided free of charge, the lunch program is available at a reduced cost to help ease the financial burden on families.
The nutrition program, facilitated by the school’s community liaison, volunteers and members of the school community council, relies heavily on external support to maintain its operations. Every donation received goes directly to funding the meals, ensuring that students benefit from the program.
Melanie Pauls, the school’s community education liaison, alongside her team of dedicated volunteers, focuses on improving student attendance, reducing food insecurity and promoting healthier eating habits. Carlyle Elementary recognizes the struggles many families face when it comes to accessing healthy food, and the school plays a key role in providing nutrition education and encouraging healthy lifestyles.
“At Southern Plains, we are proud to support this essential program,” said Carlyle Food Store manager Stephanie Kuch. “By contributing to the well-being of students, we’re helping build a stronger, healthier community.”
Carlyle Elementary School is a pre-kindergarten to Grade 6 community school with students from Carlyle, Kenosee Lake, White Bear First Nations and surrounding areas.
