Opportunity Details
DIY - Snack kits for student athletes
Brief Organizational Description:
Start 1 Spark supports low income middle school students in joining school extracurriculars so they can enjoy their school community with their classmates. By connecting with community members who have the ability and desire to assist students, together, we cover the cost of personal sports equipment, instrument rental, club fee, or art supplies, so more students can participate in school activities. When our students thrive, so do our communities!
DIY Opportunity:
Currently, Start 1 Spark supports four (4) middle schools with snack kits - HCPS’s John Rolfe Middle School and Brookland Middle School and CCPS’s Falling Creek Middle School and Salem Church Middle School. Each school has roughly 60% of their student population qualifying for free or reduced price meals. Most student athletes do not have access to a healthy snack after school to energize them in the competition. Through the Fuel for Fun program, student athletes receive a nutritious snack to support their physical development and keep their mental focus on the game and having FUN!
Step 1:
In a quart or gallon size ziplock bag, please place one of each item:
- Fruit cup with a fork or applesauce pouch
- Protein item like KIND, CLIF, Luna bars, peanut butter crackers, nut mixes, etc. - please do a mix of nut and nut free items
- Snack size chip, pretzel, or popcorn
Step 2:
Include an uplifting and encouraging message in each kit. Topics to focus on include teamwork, trying your best, and don’t give up. Sports this fall season include boys soccer, football, cheerleading, girls tennis, girls basketball, and cross country.
When thinking about what to write, consider:
- Were the friendships you made in middle and high school because of classroom connections or through extracurricular activities?
- Does your favorite memory of middle or high school link to an extracurricular activity?
- What skills did you learn by participating in a school extracurricular activity?
Step 3:
Deliver completed kits to Start 1 Spark's location at 8942 Quioccasin Road, Henrico 23229 (note: this is the Office Alternatives suite). We recognize 1 hour of volunteer service for 10 completed kits. Completed kits can be dropped off on:
Thursday, December 5th from 11am-1pm
Friday, December 6th from 4-5:30pm
Monday, January 6th from 4-5:30pm
Tuesday, January 7th from 11am-1pm
Thursday, February 6th from 11am-1pm
Friday, February 7th from 4-5:30pm
Thursday, March 6th from 11am-1pm
Friday, March 7th from 4-5:30pm
Thursday, April 10th from 11am-1pm
Friday, April 11th from 4-5:30pm
Thursday, May 1st from 11am-1pm
Friday, May 2nd from 4-5:30pm
Step 4:
Discover more about Start 1 Spark at our website: https://www.start1spark.org/.
Share your Fuel for Fun experience on social media and tag us on Facebook (@start1spark).
Questions?? Reach out to Amber any time at Amber@start1spark.org.
Children & Youth Education
Age Minimum (with Adult): 1+, Minimum Age:14+, Court Ordered Volunteer - Allowed