Sky View High School students come together to support families in need

SMITHFIELD, Utah (ABC4) — Sky View High School students came together this week to collect food donations for local food banks amid the government shutdown.

Students at the school joined in a friendly competition between grades to raise money and gather food donations.

Keri Pugmire, Sky View’s executive advisor, said that even though it’s a competition, the students care more about helping others than winning.

“They’re competing, and then they get to the point where it’s not about the numbers, it’s about their ‘why.’ They’re really caring about their community.”

Helping families in need

Pugmire said that the school hosts a food drive every year. However, this year was different because of the government shutdown.  

“With the government shutdown, so many families are in need,” said Pugmire. 

The donations will go to the Cache Community Food Pantry. Additionally, the Sky View food pantry will be stocked to help students in need. 

“There have been students affected by [the shutdown] because of their parents working in different government agencies,” said Pugmire. 

Students raised money and went shopping for a variety of food donations. 

Pugmire said that the food drive was a success, and they hope it encourages other schools across the state to hold their own food drives.