Elementary Support
Where are the EdZone Essential Needs Lockers located in elementary schools?
What is In dedicated spaces like closets, trailers, or tables within each elementary building.
What staff members at CMS, and CHS serve as the direct contact points for students needing EFN hygiene and food support?
School Mental Health Professionals
What regional organization supplies the food for the CMS Young Knights Market?
The Blue Ridge Area Food Bank (BRAFB).
What annual drive ensures students have quick, healthy food during the school day between meals?
The Divisionwide Snack Drive
Name the 3 core leaders of the CCS Family and Community Engagement (FACE) team referenced in the PL Palooza sessio
Denise Johnson (Supervisor of Strategic Initiatives), Bianca Johnson (Family Engagement Coordinator), and Abigail Ferguson (Family Engagement & Outreach Specialist).
Who manages request forms, item fulfillment, and community distribution of EdZone supplies at each elementary school site?
What is an Edzone Champion?
Which monthly food pantry program provides fresh produce pop-ups and pantry staples to middle school families?
The Young Knights Market (at CMS).
What local hunger-relief organization on Harris Street provides a 3-day supply of emergency food for CCS families several days a week?
The Emergency Food Network (EFN
What are the exact dates for the 2026 CCS Snack Drive?
September 1, 2026 – October 2, 2026 (9/1/26–10/2/26).
True or False: All CCS students are eligible for free breakfast and lunch without needing to fill out an application.
True
What nonprofit organization teamed up with CCS Family Engagement to launch the EdZone lockers starting in November 2022?
What is The Chris Long Foundation?
Where can CHS families access a walk-in food pantry directly on campus without needing an appointment?
In the CHS main entrance vestibule
Beyond hygiene items, what additional food support does the Emergency Food Network provide to CCS secondary families during Thanksgiving, winter, and spring breaks?
Food gift cards and break bags.
What are the exact dates for the 2026 CCS Coat Drive?
October 12, 2026 – November 20, 2026 (10/12/26–11/20/26).
What primary online communication hub do CCS schools and the FACE department use to route announcements, supply sign-ups, and family messages?
ParentSquare
True or False: Elementary families must complete income verification forms before receiving hygiene products or weather gear from EdZone closets.
What is False. These items are provided completely free to any student or family in need.
What other community organization provides support for secondary students?
BRAFB
If a family needs emergency food delivered to their home within 24 hours, who can act as a proxy to pick up and deliver the 3-day supply from the Emergency Food Network?
A FACE team member or a school mental health professional.
What primary online platform platform/tool can community members use to buy items directly off wishlists for school supply and hygiene drives?
Amazon Wishlists
True or False: YKM pop ups are strictly for CCS students and families only.
False. Anyone can come and grab what they need.