The Langley School Packs 65,000 Meals for Hurricane Victims

As part of The Langley School’s culture of giving and commitment to service learning, the school community came together for Langley’s third annual Day of Giving on Saturday, February 29 to pack 65,000 meals for families displaced in the Bahamas by Hurricane Dorian in September 2019.

In partnership with the Outreach Program, a nonprofit that organizes food-packing events to support those in need at home and abroad, The Langley School mobilized nearly 450 volunteers – including students, parents, teachers, alumni, and friends – to pack meals of instant oatmeal in one-hour shifts. To cover the cost of each meal, the school raised $19,500 through a student coin collection and online donations.

“Langley’s Day of Giving, which is organized by a dedicated group of parent volunteers, brings our entire school community together in the spirit of service,” says Head of School Dr. Elinor Scully. “From three-year-olds to grandparents, it’s wonderful to see Langley families dedicating their time and resources to helping those who are not as fortunate. This event provides our students with a global perspective and gives them a meaningful way to connect with the world outside the DC area.”

Grounded in a deep respect for childhood, The Langley School offers an exceptional community and an inquiry-based academic curriculum paired with a unique social-emotional program for students in preschool through grade 8. Since 1942, The Langley School has shaped confident, kind, self-aware learners who are prepared to thrive in the nation’s top high schools and beyond.