Resources for students and families

Food and other necessities

AUSD now serves free breakfast and lunch to all students. They also offer a food pantry on many Fridays. You can find out more here: https://ausdschoolfoodproject.org/
There are many places in the Albany/Berkeley area that provide food for those who need it. Check out the Berkeley Food Network (https://berkeleyfoodnetwork.org/) for pantries nearby.
UC Berkeley—including UC Village—also have food resources. Find out more at http://www.thebearpantryatberkeley.org/resources/
Albany CARES provides food support as well as connections to shelter and other resources. See here: https://www.albanyca.org/services/neighborhood-services/albany-cares

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Short and Curly ethics explorations
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