Pack the Park raises $2,300 for Angel Fund to pay student lunch debt

The starting line was a Pfingst Animal Acres Park
Photo courtesy Shoreline Schools

Pack the Park was the call. And the park was packed!

On May 9, 2026 Superheroes in the fight against food insecurity walked, ran, and strolled through the annual 5K to raise money for Lake Forest Park Farmers Market Bucks and the Shoreline School District Angel Fund.

Thanks to the event, plus an additional contribution from race organizer Kind + Co Events, $2,300 was raised for the Angel Fund, which helps pay negative meal balances for students in need.

Photo courtesy Shoreline Schools

Spotted at the event were Superintendent Susana Reyes, School Board Director Sara Betnel, Food & Nutrition Services Director Jessica Jandayan, Lake Forest Park Elementary Principal Aimee Miner, and Lake Forest Park Police Chief Mike Harden!

Thank you to all of the local superheroes who showed up to support our community. 

Why does this matter? This year, Shoreline School District’s student meal debt has climbed to more than $29,000 — the highest it has ever been. 

Photo courtesy Shoreline Schools

Many families earn too much to qualify for meal assistance, but still struggle to afford the rising cost of food and living expenses. 

Shoreline does not allow students to go hungry, so unpaid meal balances quickly add up.

Fundraisers like this help ensure students can continue receiving meals at school while easing financial pressure on families and the district.

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