American Heritage Schools Upper School PTO Broward Campus to Host Fifth Annual “Thanksgiving Meal in a Bag” Thanksgiving Food Drive to Benefit Feeding South Florida on Nov. 8
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American Heritage Schools Upper School PTO Broward Campus, in partnership with students, faculty and families, will host its fifth annual “Thanksgiving Meal in a Bag” food collection drive on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the School’s Broward campus to benefit Feeding South Florida – the leading hunger-relief organization serving South Florida. This Thanksgiving season, over 1.2 million individuals throughout Palm Beach, Broward, Miami-Dade and Monroe Counties are experiencing food insecurity. American Heritage Schools is determined not to let its community go without a traditional Thanksgiving dinner.
During the food drive, American Heritage Schools students are invited to bring a reusable grocery bag filled with one of each of the following items: cranberry sauce, canned yams, canned vegetables, canned beans, mac and cheese, rice, instant mashed potatoes, a box of pasta, stuffing mix, canned soup, packets of gravy, brownie mix, peanut or nut butter, and a gift card for a turkey.
Students can obtain volunteer hours for every donated “Thanksgiving Meal in a Bag,” regardless of their school. Feeding South Florida will offer students three volunteer hours for each bag donated, with an opportunity to earn a maximum of 15 hours. Students are encouraged to bring as many bags as they wish and the Service Hours Form from their school for a Feeding South Florida representative to sign.
In 2024, American Heritage Schools collected 14,623 pounds of food, which equals approximately 12,185 meals, and 933 gift cards, totaling $18,665, impacting over 933 individuals and families who received holiday meals. That was a 15% increase over 2023. This year's goal is to match or exceed those numbers, aiming to collect over 14,600 pounds of food and more than 930 gift cards to support local families.
When:
Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where:
American Heritage Schools Broward Campus, Lot 312200 West Broward Blvd.Plantation, FL 33325
About American Heritage Schools:
American Heritage Schools is a college-preparatory day school for students in PK3-12th grades, known for academic excellence and top rankings across multiple disciplines. With two 40-acre campuses, one in Broward County and another in Palm Beach County, American Heritage Schools provides a diverse and inclusive environment for almost 5,000 students from more than 100 countries. Dr. Douglas Laurie, a distinguished educator and visionary leader, is the president and co-owner of American Heritage Schools. American Heritage Schools is nationally and internationally accredited by the following associations: Association of Independent Schools of Florida (AISF), Middle States Association (MSA-CESS), and National Council for Private Schools, among others. The Lower School includes advanced classes and 15 electives, and the Upper School offers over 300 courses with 145 honors classes, 31 Advanced Placement classes, and 130 fine arts classes. Pre-professional programs are offered in pre-med, pre-law, pre-engineering, biomedical engineering, business & entrepreneurship, and computer science with classes taught daily by doctors, surgeons, lawyers, judges, engineers, and computer scientists currently practicing in their fields. American Heritage Schools was named No. 1 Private K-12 School in Florida and No. 1 College Prep Private High School in Florida, according to Niche.com, ranks as the No. 1 high school in Florida for the highest number of National Merit Scholars for 16 years, and the No. 1 school in Florida for the most Presidential Scholars. The Math Competition team is No. 1 out of all private schools in the nation, Model UN team is top 3 in the nation, and the Speech and Debate team is in the top 1% in the nation. In their recent "Book of Lists" rankings, South Florida Business Journal (SFBJ) recognized American Heritage Schools as No. 15 in Corporate Philanthropy in South Florida and No. 21 Largest Employer in South Florida.
For more information about American Heritage Schools, visit its website at www.ahschool.com
Broward Campus: (954) 472-0022 ext. 3021 or email admissions.broward@ahschool.com.
Palm Beach Campus: (561) 495-7272 ext. 219 or email admissions.palmbeach@ahschool.com.
About Feeding South Florida®
Feeding South Florida is a member of the Feeding America network and is the leading hunger-relief organization serving Palm Beach, Broward, Miami-Dade, and Monroe Counties. Providing support for 25 percent of the state’s food insecure population, its mission is to end hunger in South Florida by providing immediate access to nutritious food, leading hunger, and poverty advocacy efforts, and transforming lives through innovative programming and education. Feeding South Florida served more than *1.17 million individuals through direct-service programs and a local network of more than 350 nonprofit and community partners. Visit www.feedingsouthflorida.org or call 954-518-1818.