(Copy/Paste from Sara Harper's email 1/13/25)

Dear Great Falls ES families, 

It’s time again to initiate our Langley pyramid service-learning project in partnership with Rise Against Hunger, a global organization dedicated to ending hunger by providing life-changing meals to those in need. This initiative unites our students, staff, and families from across the pyramid to fund and package meals and make a meaningful impact in the fight against food insecurity worldwide. Please read below for information about how to join us by donating your time or funds in the most impactful way for your family.   

1,000,000 Meals Milestone this year! 
We are on pace to package our one-millionth meal at this annual Langley Pyramid service-learning event. To do so, we must raise money to purchase 82,080 meals. We’ve come a long way since our first event in 2012 and are excited to share this monumental milestone with our communities. We will need to raise $34,475 to reach the milestone this year. 

Save the Date: Together We Rise Against Hunger! 
On Saturday, February 1, 2025, families in the Langley Pyramid will gather at Colvin Run ES to help needy children. In partnership with Rise Against Hunger, the Langley Pyramid elementary, middle, and high schools will collaborate to prepare 82,080 meal packages for schools and orphanages worldwide. 

Fuel the Mission, Feed the World! 
Each student is encouraged to donate loose change or money they’ve earned and wish to donate to Rise Against Hunger.  Soon, your child will bring home a Rise Against Hunger box to collect donations. Each school will collect money from January 15 to January 29. With meals costing just 42 cents each, $15 provides over 35 meals, $30 creates over 71 meals, and $100 funds nearly 240 meals. 

To reach our one-millionth meal, the Langley Pyramid needs to raise $34,475 by January 31^st. If your company matches contributions, please consider having them join you in making a tax-deductible donation today at Langley Pyramid Rise Against Hunger 2025 and help us Rise Against Hunger.  

Your Sponsorship, Their Future—Tax Benefits Included! 
We invite businesses to sponsor our Rise Against Hunger event to support this important cause: 

• $250 Bronze Package: Company name featured in all pyramid-wide communications. 
• $500 Silver Package: Includes Bronze benefits, plus your company name/logo on a sponsor banner displayed in the Front Lobby on Meal Packaging Day, February 1. 
  
• $1,000+ Gold Package: Includes Silver benefits, a special mention at the start of each event session, and a table for up to 10 company volunteers at the event. 

Contact Ken Junge at Colvin Run Elementary School at 703-757-3000 or langleyshn@gmail.com if interested. Donations are tax-deductible. Make your donation online at Langley Pyramid Rise Against Hunger 2025. 

Join the Mission: Volunteer Registration Opens January 15th! 
On Wednesday, January 15th, we will send out a Sign-Up Genius for volunteers to register and select a time slot. 

Need More Information? 
Rise Against Hunger is a 4-star rated organization that provides nutrient-rich meal packages to developing countries delivered through schools. These meals encourage children to attend school, receive an education, and provide additional meals for their families. 

This is a great event for the whole family! Don't miss out.  Please email LangleySHN@gmail.com if you have any questions.  

Sincerely, 
Sara Harper