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Tuslaw Local Schools

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We offer a weekend food program through the school to help combat food insecurity over the weekend when students may have limited access to food.  These bags are distributed every Friday with easy to prepare, shelf stable items that any student can utilize.  An idea of some of the iems that most likely will be included would be Mac and Cheese cups, Chef Boyardee Meals, oatmeal, cereal, fruit cups, applesauce pouch, granola bars and other snack type items.  Bags are given to Elementary teachers and Middle/High School students will have the bags placed in their students lockers. 

 

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Family Support Services

Julianna Grubb

Text: (234) 387-8927

Tuslaw Elementary: (330) 837- 7809 ext:5304

Tuslaw Middle & High School: (330) 837-7807 ext:4003

Monday-Friday: 7:15am-2:45pm

 

Family Support Specialists (FSS) are available to assist in removing non academic barriers that many families face during challenging times.  Our goal is to lighten the mental load that many students carry with them that can have a negative impact on their ability to learn.  We help connect our families to community resources so they can navigate some of the barriers that life throws at them.  We can offer assistance with locating basic needs (clothing, food, furniture, housing, etc),  help promote positive interactions between home and school, help build positive relationships between students through peer mentoring, assist with gaining reliable transportation and help assist families in locating other resources as needed.  

 

We do not have all the answers to life, but we know where to locate some of them!  

 

Community Connections

Want to be a part of helping build this community?  The FSS is always looking for individuals and businesses to partner with to help support our families!  We meet once every 3 months to connect community and school events and help individuals get integrated into the school.  If this is something you would be interested in, please contact Julianna to be added to the e-mail list.

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  • We offer a weekend food program through the school to help combat food insecurity over the weekend when students may have limited access to food called the Mustang Meals Program.  This program is not government funded so any student is allowed to sign up no matter the qualifications.  These bags are distributed every Friday with easy to prepare, shelf stable items that any student can utilize.  An idea of some of the iems that most likely will be included would be Mac and Cheese cups, Chef Boyardee Meals, oatmeal, cereal, fruit cups, applesauce pouch, granola bars and other snack type items.  Bags are given to Elementary teachers and Middle/High School students will have the bags placed in their students lockers. This program starts Spet 25th and will run throughout the entire school year.

     

    Mustang Meals Sign Up

  • Tuslaw has an in-school clothing closet in between the Middle and High School.  We have sizes ranging from childrens 4T all the way to Adult 2XL.  This closet is open to students throughout the entire year and they are able to take clothing from there at zero charge to them.  We host events twice a year when the clothing closet is open to any family in the district.  Our space is limited so if your student is ever in need of clothing please reach out and let me know what you are looking for.  

  • HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (HEAP)

    HEAP is offered as a one-time utility bill or bulk fuel bill.  Individuals that are 175% below the poverty line are eligible to apply.  Please visit the links below to see if you are eligible.

    Income Guidelines 

    Application

    PERCENTAGE OF INCOME PAYMENT PROGRAM (PIPP)

    PIPP is a program offered that helps keep your utility bills manageable.  This program helps to level out your utility payments and keep it consistent throughout the year.  Your payments are calculated based off of your household income.   If you have a shut off notice or past due utility bills PIPP is a way to get caught up and avoid having your utilities shut off.  This can be utilized by homeowners and renters.

     This program does take time to be approved, so please apply ASAP.  

    Income Guidelines 

    Application

  • CHAPEL OF THE CROSS (14411 Orrville St NW, North Lawrence)

     

    Food Pantry is open the 3rd Saturday of the month from  1pm-4pm.  There is no income verification required, ID is required.  

    Fall and Winter Dates:

    • September 19th

    • October 17th

    • November 21st

    • December 19th

      CITY SERVE (641 Tremont Ave SW, Massillon)

    Food Pantry is open to the public every Thursday from 3pm-6pm.  They will also have additional resources available!

    S.A.L.T Box Ministries (408 Market St W, Canal Fulton)

    They provide hot meals the 2nd and last Sunday of the month.  They also provide groceries, clothing as well as various other household items.  Make sure to keep updated on their Facebook page, they will also post things as they get them!

    BLESSINGS BOXES

    Blessing Boxes are white stands located all over Stark County. They operate on the premise of "take what you need, donate what you can.” Individuals can help themselves to any items in the box.

    Nearest locations Include:

    1. Comfortec (13221 Lincoln Way W, Massillon)

    2. Forty Corners Church of God (3474 Beaumont Ave, Massillon)

    3. Legacy Project (708 Tremont Ave SW, Massillon)