Parents and Guardians,
These are certainly unprecedented times and there is much confusion and uncertainty around our daily operations. Our routines have been interrupted and our sense of normalcy shaken. However, please know that we are here for our families as we navigate these next few weeks together. If your child is struggling academically or emotionally, please reach out to one of our administrators or teachers who can provide resources and guidance.
If your child/ren receive free and reduced breakfast and lunch, we have set up the following provision. With the assistance of the Jenkintown Home and School Association and our food provider (METZ), we will be distributing bagged food for a week’s worth of meals for breakfasts and lunches on each date below.
When: Wednesday, March 18th and Wednesday, March 25th
Time: Between the hours of 12:00 PM and 2:00 PM. If you cannot pick up during this time frame and you would still like groceries, please email Maya Cheek, Board President at: cheekm@jtowndrakes.orgcreate new email to make alternate arrangements.
Where: Rear car loop on Highland Avenue behind our school building.
A car line will be set up. If your child/ren receive free and reduced lunch, please proceed through the car line and you will receive bagged groceries for the week. We ask that you stay in your vehicle and we will bring the groceries to you. We are not permitted to offer sit down meals; however, we wanted to provide families with as much assistance as possible.
If your child/ren are not on free and reduced lunch but you could still benefit from food assistance the following resources are available to you.
Child and Family Focus
Address: 304 Easton Road, Willow Grove, PA 19090
Phone: 267-818-6190
Jenkintown United Methodist Church
Address: 328 Summit Ave., Jenkintown, PA 19046
Phone: 215-274-5720
Website: www.jenkintownfoodcupboard.net
Drive through service for groceries is available on THURSDAYS.
If your last name begins with A-M, you may come from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
If your last name begins with N-Z, you may come from 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
There is a registration process; however, during this difficult time, this process can be waived. Please show ID and proof of residency in Montgomery County.
We have been overwhelmed by the amount of support we have received from our community. We sincerely appreciate the generosity of our parents and residents. If you would like to assist us in this effort, you can make a monetary donation to our HSA association (SOS) through Venmo: Jenkintown-HSA or a check can be dropped off to Chrissy Levy at 217 Walnut Street. Additionally, donations can be made to the Jenkintown United Methodist Church’s Food Cupboard through their website: http://www.jenkintownfoodcupboard.net/donate-today.
Finally, if you have any large strong paper bags (like from Trader Joes or Whole Foods) that you would be willing to donate to this cause, you may drop them off at one of the following locations:
Maya Cheek at 614 Washington Lane
Patrick Wicks at 318 Runnymede Ave.
We sincerely appreciate and thank our partners, Jenkintown HSA, METZ Culinary, and Jenkintown United Methodist Church for partnering with us to assist families in need.
There is no secret that Jenkintown is an incredibly special place to live, work, and grow. This is one of the many reasons I feel so blessed to be a part of this amazing community. If you need assistance in any other way, please reach out to us, we are here to help in any way possible. Please, be well and stay safe.
Sincerely,
Jill A. Takacs, Ed.D.
Superintendent of Schools
The Jenkintown Police Department will be there for anyone in distress. The JPD non-emergency number is 610 635-4300. The Borough Administration is monitoring phone (2158850700) and email messages regularly and will route your message to the proper Department for handling.
If you have an Emergency at any time, please dial 911.