Scecina students make one of the largest single donations to Community Hospital East Food Pantry
Scecina students make one of the largest single donations to Community Hospital East Food Pantry
Scecina Memorial High School’s Student Council recently concluded its annual canned food drive, collecting over 2,500 cans of goods for the Community Hospital East Food Pantry.
A long-standing tradition at Scecina, the drive features a friendly competition among grade levels to bring in the most canned goods. This year, students dropped off donations each morning before school, showing their commitment to helping others in the community.
All donations were delivered to the Community Hospital East Food Pantry, which serves hospital patients in need and local residents through its community donation box. Student Council members also spent a day at the pantry, stocking shelves and organizing donations to support families directly.
According to Community Hospital East staff, Scecina’s donation is one of the largest single contributions the pantry has ever received.
Sophomore Ben Gonzalez-Esparza (center) with his classmates sorting donations.
Sophomore Ben Gonzalez-Esparza led the way, donating more than 700 can, this year’s largest individual contribution.
“I just really wanted to help make a difference,” Gonzalez-Esparza said. “I asked a bunch of my friends and family to help, and I was honestly surprised by how generous everyone was. And why not make the sophomores win!”
The effort reflects the foundation of a Catholic education—living the Gospel through service, compassion, and community.
Join the Freshman Student Council!
Are you a rising freshman ready to lead and make a difference at Scecina? We’re looking for a Class President and four Class Officers to represent the Freshman Class for the 2025–26 school year.
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Deadline: Submit your application and teacher recommendations by April 30, 2025.
Please email Mr. Black at mblack@scecina.org with a clear photo, electronic scan, or digitally completed application.
The Freshman Student Council will be announced by email on July 4, 2025.
Step up. Lead. Serve. We can’t wait to see what you bring to the table!
