Jeremy Porteous
About Jeremy Porteous
Jeremy Porteous is a Community Services Manager who coordinates several food assistance programs in Siskiyou County, including the School Mini Pantries, Holiday Baskets, and Snack Bags programs.
Jeremy Porteous Community Services Manager
Jeremy Porteous holds the position of Community Services Manager. In this role, he is responsible for various community-centric programs. His responsibilities include overseeing initiatives that aim to provide essential nutritional support to students and families in the region. Jeremy's role involves significant organizational and managerial tasks, ensuring that these programs run smoothly and effectively benefit the intended recipients.
Jeremy Porteous School Mini Pantries Program
As part of his responsibilities, Jeremy Porteous coordinates the School Mini Pantries program. This initiative is designed to provide students with snacks during school hours and take-home bags for the weekends. By managing this program, Jeremy ensures that students have access to nutritious snacks, contributing to their overall well-being and ability to focus on their studies during school hours.
Jeremy Porteous Holiday Baskets Program
Jeremy Porteous manages the Holiday Baskets program, a seasonal initiative that contributes turkeys and hams to holiday basket distributions across Siskiyou County. This program is aimed at supporting families during the holiday season by providing essential food items, thus ensuring that they can enjoy festive meals. Jeremy's management of this program highlights his commitment to supporting community needs during critical times.
Jeremy Porteous Snack Bags Program
In his role, Jeremy Porteous also oversees the Snack Bags program. This initiative delivers healthy snacks to schools in Weed, Dunsmuir, Mt. Shasta, and McCloud during school breaks. The program is focused on providing students with nutritious snacks even when school is not in session, helping to bridge the gap in food security for children in the region.
Jeremy Porteous Summer Food Program
Jeremy Porteous received a $4,000 grant from the Pacific Power Foundation to support the Summer Food program. This program serves lunches to children and teens during the summer break, ensuring that they continue to have access to nutritious meals when school is out. The grant plays a significant role in enabling the program to operate successfully and reach a larger number of children and teens in need.