McMillan PTA Yearly Service Project - Food Drive benefitting The Murray Children's Pantry
McMILLAN PTA PRESENTS
Small Donations,
Big Difference!
McMillan Elementary Food Drive
November 4–6, 2026
Benefiting the Murray Children's Pantry
At McMillan Elementary, we believe that one of the most meaningful things we can teach our children is the importance of caring for others.
This November, our McMillan community has a wonderful opportunity to put that kindness into action!
From Wednesday, November 4, through Friday, November 6, McMillan Elementary will be collecting donations to benefit the Murray Children's Pantry.
The donations collected will help support local children and families experiencing food insecurity. It's a simple but meaningful way for our students to see how small acts of generosity can make a real difference close to home.
What Can We Donate?
The Murray Children's Pantry is requesting the following food items:
| Pantry Staples & Meals | Other Needed Items |
|---|---|
| Peanut butter Canned chicken Tuna fish Soups and chili Rice Family-sized cereal | Cake mix Instant mashed potatoes Pasta Canned fruit Canned vegetables Chips and granola bars |
These everyday items can help families put meals on the table, prepare lunches, and provide snacks for their children.
Prefer to Give Financially?
Your donated dollars can go even further!
The Murray Children's Pantry would be exceptionally grateful for monetary donations, too!
Because the pantry purchases food in bulk and receives special pricing and assistance from retailers and wholesale distributors, its purchasing power is significantly greater than that of an individual shopper.
Financial contributions also allow the pantry to purchase the foods and supplies families need most.
Learn more at murraychildrenspantry.org.
Easy Morning Drop-Off!
We want to make donating as convenient as possible for our busy McMillan families!
PTA volunteers will be outside with wagons, ready to collect food donations as students arrive at school.
Simply send your donations with your student or hand them to one of our volunteers during morning drop-off. We'll take care of the rest!
No need to carry heavy bags into the school. Our volunteers will be happy to help!
Every Donation Matters!
Whether your family contributes a single can of soup, a jar of peanut butter, a monetary gift, or a bag full of groceries, every donation makes a difference.
There is absolutely no expectation that every family donate, and we recognize that families have different circumstances and abilities to give.
For those who are able, this is a wonderful opportunity to involve your children in serving others. Consider inviting your student to choose an item at the grocery store, help check your pantry for extras, or talk about why sharing with others is important.
These small experiences can help our children develop empathy, gratitude, and a lifelong desire to serve.
Food Drive at a Glance
When: Wednesday, November 4 – Friday, November 6, 2026
Where: McMillan Elementary
Benefiting: Murray Children's Pantry
How: Bring requested food items to our PTA volunteers with wagons during morning drop-off, or make a monetary donation directly online.
Thank You, McMillan Families!
We are continually grateful for the generosity and kindness of our McMillan community.
Thank you for helping us teach our children that being part of a community means looking out for one another. Together, we can help make sure our neighbors feel supported and cared for.
A little from each of us can mean so much to someone else.
With gratitude,
McMillan PTA
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