The Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District (PYLUSD) Family Resource Center hosted its annual backpack and school supply distribution on August 23, 2024. Over 400 McKinney-Vento students and their families visited the Center at Topaz Elementary School in Fullerton to receive free backpacks filled with school supplies provided by Supply Bank.
The McKinney-Vento program supports students and families experiencing transitional housing situations, such as shared housing, living in motels/hotels, or residing in shelters, parks, or campgrounds. PYLUSD receives state and federal grants to support these vulnerable students. The Family Resource Center offers assistance in various ways, including providing food, clothing, school supplies, and referrals to external agencies.
Members of the Board of Education, including Trustees Carrie Buck and Marilyn Anderson, joined in the efforts, distributing backpacks alongside retired teachers, school nurses, and other community members.
Jon Matson, PYLUSD McKinney-Vento Liaison, remarked, “I’m thrilled as always to have so much help from our district and community. We are lucky to have so many people to help us, and we are fortunate that we have the ability to help our students who are most in need.”
If you would like to support the district’s McKinney-Vento student population, please contact Jon Matson at the Family Resource Center by calling (714) 986-7028.
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