Lake Shore Central School District

The Lake Shore Central School District, in partnership with the Towns of Evans and Brant and the Village of Angola, has launched a districtwide holiday food drive to ensure local families have the support they need heading into the winter season.

Each Lake Shore school—and all three municipalities—are collecting both nonperishable food items and household hygiene essentials to benefit Operation Good Neighbor and FeedMore WNY, two organizations that provide critical assistance to families across Western New York.

🛒 Collection Highlights:
• Highland Elementary School: Boxed shelf-stable foods (Nov. 3–14)
• A.J. Schmidt Elementary School: Noodles, rice, and pasta sides (Now–Nov. 14)
• J.T. Waugh & W.T. Hoag Educational Center: Peanut Butter & Jelly Drive – Goal: 600 jars! (Nov. 3–14)
• William G. Houston Middle School: Mac & Cheese Drive (Nov. 1–Dec. 1)
• Lake Shore Senior High School (National Honor Society): Grade-level food drive (Oct. 21–Nov. 14)
• Evans Town Hall: 8787 Erie Road, Angola
• Brant Town Hall: 1272 Brant–North Collins Road, Brant
• Angola Village Hall: 41 Commercial Street, Angola

Superintendent Phil Johnson said, “Food insecurity doesn’t take a holiday. When our community comes together, we make sure no one is left behind—that’s what it means to be One Lake Shore.”

Evans Town Supervisor Ray Ashton added, “When families are struggling, it takes everyone pulling together—schools, towns, and volunteers. The partnership with Lake Shore shows the real power of community unity.”

Angola Mayor Thomas Whalen said, “When our community works together, we do more than fill shelves—we lift spirits. Every donation helps a neighbor and strengthens the bond that makes Angola and Lake Shore such special places to live.”

Community members are encouraged to drop off donations through early December at any school or participating town hall.

🔗 View full details and donation guidelines: Link to food drive information page