1 in 2 Baltimore County Public School students live in poverty.
They lack the basics that kids need to focus, learn, and thrive — and struggle to make the most of school.
You can set local students up for success.
Partner with the Student Support Network to bring them supplies, carefree school days, and the confidence to be their best.
The Student Support Network improves the lives of Baltimore County Public School students living in poverty by providing food, other basic necessities, and advocacy support.
Rooms of Support
We meet students where they are. Thirteen school-based Rooms of Support areas stocked with food, school supplies, clothing, and personal care products — all free to children who need them.
Advocacy
Aiming to create systemic change, we speak up for the needs of students living in poverty, whose voices tend to be heard the least. We advocate for change through policy, budget, and awareness.
Meeting Emergency Needs
Devastating emergencies — a fire, a global pandemic, death of a parent – happen,and we spring into action to help prevent further harm to children.
Read The Latest News From Our Blog
Baltimore County Public Library and Vision To Learn Have Teamed Up To Provide Free Eye Exams And Free Eyeglasses For Elementary Students
The non-profit Vision To Learn provides free eye exams and free eyeglasses to elementary school students in need. The organization has teamed up with the...
Laurie Is Quoted In Article On 10-Year Old Student Speaking To BC School Board On “Disgusting” Food For Students
A fourth grade BCPS student spoke to the school board and came armed with photos showing the disgusting and inedible school lunches that also frequently lack...
More Good News About Summer SNAP for Children!
Baltimore County agreed to provide additional funds to cover eligible 5 and 6 year-olds, meaning 2,000 MORE children living in extreme poverty will receive...
New Network Partner Soles4Souls Provided New Shoes For Students
We are thrilled to have partnered with Soles4Souls, who recently provided us with 500 brand-new, brand-name shoes and Bombas for our students! 500 kids are now...
Baltimore County Publishes List Of Food Pantries
Baltimore County is publishing monthly a list of food pantries, with addresses, schedules of operation, and in some cases, contact information. For the complete...
Donations Of Period Products Given In Honor Of World Menstrual Hygiene Day
In honor of #WorldMenstrualHygieneDay, our Period Project Volunteer, Phoebe, accepted large donations of period supplies for our Rooms of Support! The Baltimore...
Helping Students In Need
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