Lakeside High School Students Launch Food Drive
Students in Augusta are collecting non-perishable donations to support the Golden Harvest Food Bank.
Updated on Oct. 28, 2026 in Philanthropy
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Lakeside High School students are actively collecting donations for the Golden Harvest Food Bank as part of the annual Spooky to Be Hungry campaign. The initiative encourages residents to contribute food items to support neighbors facing hunger across the CSRA.
Why it matters
The donation drive aims to address food insecurity within the region by leveraging student-led community support. By participating in this regional campaign, students directly assist the Golden Harvest Food Bank in maintaining its supply levels.
This community outreach initiative involves student organizers and local residents contributing to a regional food bank. The exact total of donations collected during this event remains subject to the progress of the ongoing food drive.
The players
Lakeside High School
This educational institution is the central hub for the student-led charitable food drive in Augusta.
Golden Harvest Food Bank
This regional non-profit organization provides food assistance to those experiencing food insecurity across the CSRA.
The details
Students at Lakeside High School are managing the donation collection as a primary component of the Spooky to Be Hungry campaign. The program facilitates a community-wide effort to stock the Golden Harvest Food Bank shelves for local families in need.
Timeline
October 2026
Market Landscape
The food drive operates within the established framework of the Spooky to Be Hungry campaign, a recurring regional philanthropic effort. This model of student-led community engagement mirrors broader trends in local charitable giving that scale through established regional partnerships.
Local residents in Augusta can support the campaign by donating non-perishable items through the student-led drive at the high school. These contributions help stabilize food security for neighbors relying on the services provided by the Golden Harvest Food Bank.
The takeaway
Community-led initiatives like this provide essential support to food banks during peak collection seasons. Residents are encouraged to check for specific donation guidelines to ensure their contributions reach those who need them most.
Further reading
For more information on charitable efforts in the area, visit the Augusta Philanthropy section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by WFXG FOX54.
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