Sign Your School Up Today

Lafayette Media Group and Food Finders Food Bank are encouraging schools to hold a food drive to end hunger in our community and become our 2026 Classroom Superstars! The top elementary, middle, and high school that raises the most pounds of food will win the “Golden Spork Award” and will be crowned a 2026 Classroom Superstar. Each winning school will also win $1,000 from Primient. All participating schools and winners will be announced during our Feed the Need Day on Wednesday, November 25^th.

To participate, click the button below & fill out the form for your school.

All donations must be in to Food Finders Food Bank by Friday, November 20th at 4pm.

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