Community Support for Families Experiencing Food Insecurity

The Lake Forest, Lake Bluff, and Knollwood communities are built on care, connection, and supporting one another. As we move through the school year, we recognize that some families may face unexpected challenges, including difficulty accessing enough food, while others might like to know how they can help.

If You Need Assistance
If your family is experiencing food insecurity, please know you are not alone, and support is available. Our schools partner with Quest Food Management Services and local community organizations to ensure students have what they need to learn, grow, and thrive.To request support or learn more about available resources, please complete this short, confidential form. All inquiries will be treated with privacy and care and will only be shared with staff who coordinate student and family services. If you have questions or prefer to speak with someone directly, please contact:

• District 67
• Dr. Jenny Sterpin - (847) 582-7766, or your school principal
• Natalia Martinez, Business Services Specialist, Spanish Speaking - (847)-604-7437

• District 115 (LFHS)
• Dr. Patrick Sassen, Associate Principal - (847) 582-7363
• Maggie Harmsen, Social Worker - (847) 582-7760
• Brittni Tengler, Counselor, Spanish speaking - (847) 582-7357
• Natalia Martinez, Business Services Specialist, Spanish Speaking, (847) 604-7437

If You Can Help
If you are in a position to support others, please consider a donation to PROJECT FULL.

PROJECT FULL is a District 67 and 115 initiative in which students, staff, and parent volunteers work together to collect and distribute food and funds to families facing food insecurity in our community. All donations stay local to help ensure our neighbors have the essentials they need.

Your tax-deductible contribution supports these efforts through school-year programs such as food drives and community markets. Every contribution, no matter the size, helps our District families.

We are a community, here for each other, and supporting our students every step of the way. Thank you for embodying the spirit of partnership and compassion that defines Lake Forest, Lake Bluff, and Knollwood.