Oak Lawn-Hometown School District 123 Hosts 11th Annual Feed6 Event

In partnership with Feed6-Outreach, Oak Lawn-Hometown School District 123 hosted its 11th annual meal packaging event at Oak Lawn-Hometown Middle School. Events like this help local families, kids, veterans, and senior citizens.

Nearly 200 volunteers - students, staff, and community members - joined forces to package nutritious meals of pasta in basil marinara sauce for neighbors in need. Together, they packed 32,281 meals, taking the total number of meals packed at OLHMS events to over 350,000.

"Engaging in community service at a young age helps students develop a passion for making a difference, encouraging them to continue giving back throughout their lives,” said Heather McCarthy, OLHMS Media Specialist.

OLHMS alum and current Oak Lawn Community High School senior Dylan W. was honored for his dedicated service with the Feed6 Organization at the event. Starting at the age of 13 at OLHMS, Dylan has attended dozens of Feed6 events, earned over 300 service hours, and has personally impacted the preparation of over 1.5 million meals for neighbors in need. This Saturday’s event marked his fifth anniversary, and this milestone was celebrated with his family, coaches, school principals, basketball teammates, and fellow Feed6 volunteers.

Feed6 is proud of Dylan and values his character and compassion as he is an inspiring model for young adults everywhere.

"Community service events like meal packaging teach our middle school students empathy, teamwork, and the importance of giving back," McCarthy said.

Student reflections on the Feed6 event:

"Doing Feed6 made me feel good as a person because I knew that I really was helping my community and those who needed it." -Gabby C.

"Feed6 was fun and exciting. It was my first year doing it, but it won't be my last." -Olivia H.

"Feed6 was a great and fun experience. I really like it and would love to do it again." -Myah T.