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NewsCalexico ChronicleJuly 2, 2026Imperial

Southwest High School Food Pantry Wins National Award

Southwest High School's student-run 'Purple and Gold Pantry' has received the Sodexo Stop Hunger Challenge award. The national recognition honors the program's work in addressing childhood hunger within the Imperial Valley community.

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Why It Matters

The award highlights a local student-led initiative that provides services to students and families in the Imperial Valley.

Key Facts

  • The Purple and Gold Pantry at Southwest High School received the Sodexo Stop Hunger Challenge award.
  • The award is a national initiative supported by the Sodexo Stop Hunger Foundation and Youth Service America.
  • The program is student-led.
  • The pantry focuses on addressing childhood hunger and improving food security for students and families in the Imperial Valley.

Who's Mentioned

organizationYouth Service America“A partner in the national initiative.”organizationSouthwest High School“The school where the pantry program is based.”organizationPurple and Gold Pantry“The student-led food pantry program receiving the award.”organizationCalexico Chronicle“The news outlet reporting the story.”locationImperial Valley“The region served by the pantry.”organizationSodexo Stop Hunger Foundation“The organization that sponsors the award.”