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Why Carbondale

Two Years Into Our Full-Service Community Schools Journey

For the past two years, we’ve partnered with schools, families, businesses, churches, and volunteers to provide food assistance, clothing support, and essential resources. Together, we’re building a stronger, healthier community for every child.
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Our Community

Why Carbondale?

Carbondale’s Full-Service Community Schools initiative brings together educators, families, volunteers, and community organizations to remove barriers to student success. By connecting families with food, clothing, and essential resources, we’re creating lasting opportunities for children to learn, grow, and thrive.

Highlights

District-wide collaboration across all schools

Community-led partnerships

Family-centered support

Measurable impact in just two years

What Carbondale Has Built Already

Community Snapshot

Food and Clothing Referral Program launched in September 2025. Monthly Food Bag distribution began in August 2025.

Number of Students (PK-8)

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         Students

Low-income (Illinois State Board of Ed)

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Overall Poverty Rates - Families (US Census Bureau (ACS))

Overall poverty rate:
37.4%
White (non-Hispanic) residents
33.1%
Black residents
43.1%
Hispanic or Latino residents
40.7%
American Indian residents
77.8%
Other-race residents
21.5%
Residents of two or more races
26.9%

Median Household Income (US Census Bureau (ACS))

Carbondale

$29,700 - $32,100

Statewide

$83,000

What Carbondale Has Built Already

Real alignment, not aspiration.

Food and Clothing Referral Program launched in September 2025. Monthly Food Bag distribution began in August 2025.
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Food Referrals

Referral system started in September 2025.

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Clothing Referrals

Referral system started in September 2025.

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Monthly Food Bags

Distributed every month since August 2025.

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Number of Volunteers

Supporting schools through community partnerships.

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Food Donations

Donated through the STL Food Bank.

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Monetary Donations

$2,157 from Banterra Bank and $4,700 in outside donations.

Community Partnerships in Action

  • FRC Community Kick-off Food Drive 3,000 Food Items Donated
  • SIU Latino Aerospace 5,000 Food Items Donated
  • SIH – Angie Bailey 500 Food Items Donated
  • Carbondale Community High School Student Council 1,000 Food Items Donated
  • Ground Deer Meat Donation 150 One-Pound Rolls Donated
  • Flamm Orchard 2 Bushels of Apples Donated
  • CCHS Board Member 300+ Homegrown Potatoes Donated

Community Impact Gallery

Every donation, volunteer hour, and community partnership helps create brighter opportunities for students and families throughout Carbondale.
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Help protect the progress
Carbondale has already built.

Every contribution – at every level – strengthens a system that respects students, families, and the long view.
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Secure & Tax-Deductible

All gifts are processed securely through the Carbondale Education Foundation, a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Your contribution is fully tax-deductible as allowed by law.