In a continued effort to support students facing food insecurity and homelessness, three schools in the Downingtown Area School District (DASD) have opened on-campus food pantries this school year - Downingtown High School West (DHSW), Downingtown Middle School (DMS) and Lionville Elementary School (LES). The pantries provide nonperishable food items, hygiene products and other essentials to students in need.

The DHSW pantry is available to students during the school day. It is maintained by student and staff volunteers and stocked with items donated by community members.

The DMS pantry is available to eligible DASD families identified as displaced, homeless, or housing insecure. It is maintained by members of the Pupil Services department and stocked with items purchased with grant funds and donated by members of the community.

The LES pantry, known as The Lion's Den, is a resource for the school's families. Parents and guardians can contact the school to learn what is available and to make arrangements for distribution, either by pickup or by sending the items home with a student.

Donations to all pantries are welcome. Items for the DHSW and LES pantries can be dropped off in each school's main office during school hours. Those who would like to make a contribution to the DMS pantry should visit http://www.dasd.org/food-pantry to learn more.