In 2024, BEF and BSD partnered for the first time to help support students with food support over winter break. We were able to raise $80,000 to purchase grocery gift cards for students who rely on school for 2 meals a day and miss over 20 meals during the 2-week winter break thanks to 270 individuals, local business and community leaders who came together to make a difference in the lives of our students and families and helped us deliver the requested number of winter break food gift cards to all 54 of the Beaverton schools.
From long-time supporters to first-time donors, this campaign truly embodied the spirit of community. Every member of the Beaverton City Council and Beaverton School Board made a personal commitment to this effort. The entire board of directors of the Beaverton Area Chamber of Commerce made a donation. Numerous school PTOs contributed to the campaign, on top of their own fundraising efforts for their individual school communities. The Beaverton Education Association and individuals in BSD Central Administration donated to support students over winter break. Beaverton area auto dealers, the Beaverton Police Department, and leaders in the construction industry all rallied support.
This giving season has reaffirmed that we are never alone in our mission to build a stronger, more compassionate Beaverton community. The needs of our students persist year-round, and this campaign demonstrated that together we can fill the gaps to support Beaverton students.
