From November 2–13, four North Collin County schools will participate in the Felicia Shows Gratitude National Food Drive, with a collective goal of collecting 850 non-perishable food items for organizations serving their local communities. The nationwide initiative brings together 45 Children's Lighthouse locations across the country, allowing each community to make an impact close to home.

The drive is inspired by Felicia the Fox, a Character Value Friend™ who teaches Children's Lighthouse children about gratitude and giving thanks. As donations fill each school's collection area, children will see those lessons come to life and discover how their own actions can help others.

Media are invited to visit participating schools to capture children and families contributing donations, watch the collections grow, and speak with school leadership about how Children's Lighthouse incorporates character development and community involvement into early learning.

WHEN: Monday through Friday, November 2–13, 2026 

WHERE: The following four Children's Lighthouse Early Learning Schools throughout North Collin County are participating in the food drive:

·      Princeton: 300 items benefiting TBD

·      Anna: 400 items benefiting Grace Place Food Pantry

·      Prosper: 100 items benefiting Food Bank

·      Celina: 50 items benefiting Nourishing Neighbor

WHO: Children's Lighthouse students and families, residents, neighbors, businesses, and community organizations are invited to participate and help the schools reach their 850-item goal.

WEBSITE: https://childrenslighthouse.com/national-food-drive