Preschoolers at six Primrose schools across Charlotte are giving back this holiday season – donating 5,125 canned goods to local organizations as part of the Caring and Giving Food Drive.
Check out these adorable photos of 3- to –4-year-olds proudly giving back to their community!
Here’s What Happened:
- Children engaged in age-appropriate chores and used their earnings to buy canned goods and pantry staples for their neighbors.
- Participating schools: Primrose School of Austin Village, Primrose School of Huntersville, Primrose School of Lake Norman, Primrose School of Lake Wylie, Primrose School of South Charlotte and Primrose School of Fort Mill
- Donations are supporting Common Heart Food, Nourish Up Food Pantry, Feed NC, A Brighter Day Community Resources, Second Harvest Food Bank and Fort Mill Care Center
Why It Matters:
- Nearly 14% of U.S. households struggled to afford food in 2025 – up from 12.5% in 2024 – a sign of growing need as food banks see heightened demand.
- This year, Primrose schools nationwide donated 350,000 canned goods, contributing to nearly 2 million food items donated to local organizations since 2019.
- Giving back is built into the Primrose Balanced Learning® curriculum, teaching children the value of empathy, generosity and community responsibility year-round.
“The Caring and Giving Food Drive is a powerful example of how our Balanced Learning® curriculum goes beyond academics to nurture character and compassion,” said Dr. Amy Jackson, Chief Early Learning Officer at Primrose Schools. “Through meaningful acts of service, children experience the joy of giving and see the difference they can make in their communities, especially at a time when so many families are facing heightened need.”
