Results: High School Private Pantry
Published on 12/04/2015
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1.
Washington High School in Washington, NC recently created a new resource for their underprivileged students - a private pantry containing items such as school supplies, food, person hygiene items, and cloths. Have you heard about this? Yes
7%
143 votes
No
80%
1610 votes
Undecided
4%
73 votes
Not Applicable
9%
183 votes
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2.
This way students that are in need of some help can discreetly ask an administrator to let them into the pantry and they won't be judged by their peers as they get the things they need. Do you think this is a good idea? Yes
69%
1391 votes
No
7%
138 votes
Undecided
12%
251 votes
Not Applicable
11%
229 votes
3.
3.
The program has been up and running for about 6 weeks, and so far about 15% of the student body have made use of the pantry. Does this number surprise you? No
46%
919 votes
Yes, I'd have thought it would be more.
21%
416 votes
Yes, I'd have thought it would be less.
8%
166 votes
unsure
14%
273 votes
n/a
12%
235 votes
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4.
The school is able to do this through a local school and community development group, Bright Minds. They believe that youth cannot reach their full potential if their basic needs are not being met. Do you agree? Yes
70%
1398 votes
No
6%
123 votes
Undecided
12%
240 votes
Not Applicable
12%
248 votes
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5.
Would a program like this have benefited you in high school? Yes
30%
594 votes
No
32%
652 votes
Undecided
17%
342 votes
Not Applicable
21%
421 votes
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