WGYB School Participation Request

WGYB School Participation Request

Important: A separate request form must be completed for each individual school site. Requests may not be combined.

Program Overview
Giving Children Hope’s We’ve Got Your Back (WGYB) program is a weekly nutrition initiative designed to support students identified under the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act as experiencing unstable housing. The program provides consistent access to food and essential resources, helping to reduce stressors related to food insecurity and create a foundation for academic and personal success.

Our Goal
The mission of the We’ve Got Your Back program is not only to meet immediate basic needs but also to foster long-term transformation. Through our collaborative network, we strive to shift mindsets from need and despair toward hope, resilience, and self-sufficiency.

Your Role in This Request
To help us continue this work, we ask that schools be as thorough as possible in completing this form. Helping our donors clearly understand the urgency and depth of need at your school site is critical to sustaining and growing this program. Please provide detailed information wherever possible, including stories, examples, and context that highlight the realities your students and families are facing.
Email
example@example.com
School EIN Number * -Your Employee Identification Number, used for tax purposes, is mandatory for processing all donations, including food, to your school. Without this valid information, your application will not be processed. You are responsible for providing this information.
Please explain why your school would be a good partner for the We've Got Your Back program?

School and Contact Information
School Principal Name

First NameLast Name
School Principal Email
example@example.com
Full name of the individual who will manage the We've Got Your Back program (School Site Coordinator)

First NameLast Name
What is the official job title for the School Site Coordinator?
Email
example@example.com
Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
In your position, what role do you play in ensuring at-risk/McKinney-Vento students come to school prepared to succeed?

Please be as detailed as possible.
With the collaboration between Giving Children Hope and your school this year, what would you hope to achieve?
How would you identify new families for enrollment in the We've Got Your Back program?
Our program aims to serve McKinney Vento and/or the most vulnerable families. Please tell us how you would screen families to invite them to enroll in the program?
Is this your school's first time participating in the We've Got Your Back program?

Answering the following logistical questions helps us better understand the needs of your community, coordinate collaborative support for the families we serve, and plan the day-to-day operations for preparation and delivery.
How many students are identified as McKinney-Vento at your school?
Are there any other resources for food in your area?
Who are the other resources for food in your area?
Do you utilize them?
Which non-profits or churches does your school partner with regularly?
When food is dropped off, it must be signed for. If you are unavailable, will your office staff be available and willing to sign for the delivery?

By participating in the We’ve Got Your Back program, your school is also eligible to apply for our Distribution Center program. This program provides an opportunity to further support your families through access to our on-campus Donation Center. With only minimal handling fees, schools can obtain a wide variety of products including household goods, basic needs, and other miscellaneous items—to distribute to families.

Side Note: Porto's donations are only available to school sites who participate in the Distribution Center program.
Would you like to complete an application for your school site to become a partner in the Distribution Center program? A separate email will be sent with the link.

I warrant the truthfulness of the information provided in this application by electronically signing my name below.
I understand that checking this box constitutes a legal signature confirming that I acknowledge and agree to the above Terms of Acceptance.
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