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Erlanger-Elsmere Independent Schools partner with nonprofits to fight food insecurity in Kenton County

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Erlanger-Elsmere Independent Schools are working with nonprofits to address food insecurity. Families in need can receive boxes containing food, hygiene supplies, and water. The boxes will be available for pickup at a local school.

What we know

  • The event to hand out resource boxes will take place at Howell Elementary School.
  • Kerry McHugh, grants coordinator for Erlanger-Elsmere Schools, oversees the district's food insecurity efforts.
  • Around 75% of students in the district receive free or reduced-cost lunch.
  • District officials have identified 136 students as homeless so far this year.

Read the full story from WCPO 9 News.