Life is great at Linden, and we are honored to partner with Communities In Schools to help give back to our immediate local community.
Donuts with a Mission!
Grab a donut, share the dough…
Your donation helps kids grow!
Weekend backpacks, full of care,
Because every child deserves a share!
Linden is proud to partner with Communities in Schools through Pilgrim Lutheran Church to help provide Weekend Food Bags to over 100 students a week in the Puyallup School District. Schools that are served are Firgrove, Hunt and Ballou. Please consider donating to this important mission and help our community!
$50 = 8 Food Bags
$250 = Sponsors a child for one school year
FACTS:
2024-2025 Enrollment for the Puyallup School District: 23,114
Low Income: 47.1%
Homeless: 3.1%
2024-25 Enrollment for Firgrove Elementary: 615
Low Income: 68.6%
Homeless: 6.3%
2024-25 Enrollment for Ballou Jr. High: 855
Low Income: 49.2%
Homeless: 2.3%
2024-25 Enrollment for Hunt Elementary: 680
Low Income: 48.7%
Homeless: 1.9%
10,673 students in the Puyallup School District receive free or reduced-price meals.
641 students within the Puyallup School District are homeless/unsheltered.