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Chapter Information

Care to Learn - Seymour was established in 2017 as the 33rd Care to Learn Chapter. It currently serves students in partnership with the Seymour R-II School District.

In addition to serving health, hunger, and hygiene needs the Seymour Care to Learn Chapter also provides a robust weekend backpack program for students.

The Seymour Chapter also partners with several organizations in the community to raise funds for students in need, including an annual “Egg My Yard” fundraiser for the spring season!

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Key Facts

Care to Learn - Seymour

  • $39,520.00 = Total Amount Spent to Meet Students’ Needs
  • 16,551 = Total Number of Student Needs Met
  • $2.39 = Average Cost to Meet A Student’s Need

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Chapter Leadership

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Meeting the Need

Care to Learn - Seymour works with the Seymour R-II School District to fill these health, hunger, and hygiene needs for students:

HEALTH
Doctor appointments
Dental care
Eye exam and glasses
Hearing services/equipment
Mental health services
Pest control services
Prescription assistance

HUNGER

Weekend food bags (Pre K – 6th)
Food pantry (7th – 12th)
Classroom snacks
Grocery vouchers

HYGIENE

Clothing/Shoe voucher
Shampoo/Soap
Toothbrush/Toothpaste
Deodorant
Feminine products
Lice treatments
Laundry detergent
Laundry vouchers
Household cleaning supplies

The Seymour Chapter provides weekend food backpacks to students in need every Friday. Backpacks included shelf-stable essentials and including breakfast, lunch, dinner and snack items to help students.

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Be a Helping Hand

Everyone has the power to be a Helping Hand. When you lend a hand, you are helping students all across Missouri access the critical health, hunger, and hygiene resources they need to succeed in school.

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