During February 2026, students at Amazing Grace Academy showed what it looks like to care for their community in a very real and practical way.
Families sent in donations of instant oatmeal, granola bars, macaroni and cheese cups, fruit cups, cups of noodles and other easy‑to‑prepare foods. These simple items added up quickly and gave students the chance to take part in a project to help people in their area.
At the end of the collection week, during chapel, the entire student body worked together in their family groups. These groups include students from different grade levels, which gives them the chance to work with students they may not see every day. The students sorted, gathered and packaged the food. Each group received a list of the items they needed, collected them from the main supply and packed them into individual gallon‑size bags. By working step‑by‑step, students were able to see how teamwork could make a big job easier.
By the end of the day, the students had put together more than 200 food packs. After assembling the packs, they were delivered to MY House, a local community organization that helps at‑risk youth and young adults. MYHouse will give the food packs to young people who are facing challenges with housing and having enough food. These packs provide quick meals that are easy to prepare, and they help meet an immediate need for many who struggle with food security.
Over the past three years, AGA students have donated and assembled food packs, Christmas gift packages and birthday boxes. This is the third year AGA has partnered with MY House for a school‑wide service project. Through these efforts, students continue to make a real difference in the lives of young people in their community. The project also teaches them the value of serving others and the impact small acts of kindness can have.
AGA students display completed food packs after the school-wide service project.
My House staff receive donated food packs from AGA students.
