Fueling Success: Snack Incentives for Graduation Pathways

Graduation Pathways offers a vital route to high school graduation for non-traditional students aged 17–21 who have dropped out or face significant barriers to completing their education. Through specialized coursework and dedicated support, our program empowers young adults to earn their diplomas and step into their futures with confidence.
We are deeply grateful for past donor support and work hard to make every dollar stretch. To support our students, we actively exhaust every available resource—maximizing official Lincoln Public Schools snack options, leveraging the Lincoln Food Bank, utilizing school lunch programs, relying on staff donations, and providing essential personal care and hygiene supplies on-site.
The rising cost of living means a higher proportion of our students are coming to school hungry, and our food utilization per student has increased significantly. Having healthy snacks ready when students arrive does far more than satisfy immediate hunger: it creates a welcoming environment, restores focus, and serves as a direct incentive for regular attendance and course completion.
Because we have maxed out our institutional and community partnerships, we are seeking $1,500 to bridge the gap and maintain a steady supply of healthy snacks throughout the school year. Your support will ensure our students stay nourished, focused, and equipped to cross the graduation stage.