Fuel In The School
Our mission is to collaborate with school district employees to deliver the CORE4 to students in need within existing school structures.
SNACKS
individually packed items of any kind - if your kid would eat it, so will the students we serve
SUPPLIES
basic school supplies including disinfecting wipes, scissors, crayons, etc
CLOTHING
4t-4x new or very gently used clothing appropriate for public school, including uniforms, underwear, camis, etc.
HYGIENE
deodorant, shampoo & conditioner, body wash, body wipes, feminine hygiene products, etc.
How it Started
When my boys were young, I learned about an opportunity to serve inside their school. A group of moms had created a small resource closet called the Pirate Pantry. What began as weekend food bags had grown into a daily offering of basic school supplies, snacks, clothing, and hygiene items for students in need.
I was sitting in a PTO meeting when I heard they were looking for someone to coordinate the effort on the rapidly growing Laura Bush Middle School campus.
“Put me down for the next seven years.”
It’s been ten years now.
What started as a simple, compassion-fueled effort tucked into the back of one middle school has grown to impact more than 100 schools in our community and beyond.
With efficiency and sustainability in mind, I developed a comprehensive approach to connecting student needs with community support—including neighbors, student organizations, and local businesses. This model eases the burden on teachers, counselors, and administrators who are already stretched thin.
Instead of scrambling to meet basic needs, they can focus on what they do best: teaching and preparing students for the future.
We provide the fuel.
Catherine Shea
FOUNDer, Found Mission & Fuel In The School