Before Reiche school students took their holiday break, the school and Wayside Community Meals hosted a free dinner at the school. Families were able to take home food provided by Good Shepard Food Bank, and warm blankets donated by our members. This was in response to a special request from Reiche, a Portland school where we’ve developed a close relationship with students and staff. NCJW has provided backpacks filled with school supplies to entering kindergarteners, and volunteers have helped students with reading and math throughout the year. About 20 blankets were handed out on December 21, just in time for the cold weather that arrived with the new year.