Overview
Feed The Lions is a program at Leo Hayes High School working to ensure that all students are given the opportunity to learn on a full stomach each and every day. The goal is to make it as easy and natural as possible to get food to the students who need it.
History of Feed the Lions
Food security is a major issue in many parts of the world and Fredericton is no exception. There are many students in our schools who do not have access to enough food. The Feed the Lions program has been a part of the fabric of Leo Hayes High School for several years, thanks to the ongoing support of the Fredericton Community Kitchen, who provides lunches daily to our students as well as several other Fredericton-area schools. The pandemic forced us to take a hard look at the needs in our school. During the shutdown, Feed the Lions (with the amazing support of LHHS staff and friends) made weekly deliveries to the families of the students who had been accessing our breakfast and lunch programs. When school reopened, we expanded our backpack program, which allows students to take nonperishable food, toiletries and other items home. This program is still very popular with our students. We have also expanded our programs within the school beyond our Feed the Lions room, located in the library. Food can be accessed in the Leo Hayes’ Learning Center, as well as some teachers’ classrooms. We appreciate the community support that has allowed us to continue what we do and expand on the services needed. No one should have to worry about when they might eat next.
News and updates
Head over the Feed The Lions’ Facebook page for news and updates.