As part of their grade's civic engagement framework (Hunger and Food Justice), each 9th grader spent a day at the Capital Area Food Bank, either on April 2 or April 4.
Students learned about the organization's mission, engaged in service work, and participated in a simulation about food insecurity and the challenges around accessing services. Later this month (April 28 - May 12), 9th grade will manage their annual food drive, which will benefit Food Justice DMV, a volunteer-run nonprofit that serves immigrant families.