Trail to Service Students Take Action Against Hunger in September

September is Hunger Action Month, and Old Trail School’s Trail to Service elective is stepping up to raise awareness and encourage action in the fight against hunger in our community. This month-long effort is critical, especially as hunger continues to affect many individuals and families in our region.

According to the Akron-Canton Food Bank, 1 in 9 people, including 1 in 8 children, face food insecurity in the Akron-Canton area. This equates to approximately 167,800 individuals, including 42,330 children. 

Trail to Service, a student-directed, middle school elective, empowers Old Trail School students to research, plan and implement service projects that directly benefit the local community. In this elective, students use their time, talent and effort to plan school-wide or student-initiated projects, and this month, they are taking on the fight against hunger. Service is one of Old Trail School's four core values, and Trail to Service reflects this commitment by making a meaningful impact through student-led initiatives.

To highlight Hunger Action Month, Trail to Service is challenging the entire Old Trail community to participate in a special school-wide event. On Tuesday, September 10, all students and staff are invited to wear orange—a symbol of hunger relief. This visual display of solidarity will help raise awareness and inspire action in supporting those affected by food insecurity in our region.

This initiative reinforces Old Trail's long-lasting partnership with the Akron-Canton Regional Food Bank, where each middle school advisory group volunteers every school year. This hands-on experience ensures that students play an active role in fighting food insecurity throughout the year, providing much-needed support to the Food Bank and reinforcing Old Trail's dedication to fostering empathy among its students.

Let’s come together in September and show our dedication to serving those in need, not only this month but throughout the entire school year!