Helping Hoover Students
Beyond The Classroom
Hoover Helps is a community-driven nonprofit fighting food insecurity and
supporting the basic needs of students across Hoover City Schools.
We Believe Every Child Deserves
Support, Stability, And Opportunity
Hoover Helps was created to help meet the basic needs of children and families within Hoover City Schools. While Hoover is known as a thriving community, many students still face food insecurity and other daily challenges that impact their ability to learn and grow.
By partnering with school counselors, faith-based organizations, local businesses, and volunteers, Hoover Helps works to ensure students receive the support they need both inside and outside the classroom.
See The Impact Of Hoover Helps
Hear directly from the people, schools, volunteers, and community members working together to support students across Hoover.
The Need Exists Closer Than
Most People Realize
Nearly 30% of students within Hoover City Schools qualify for free or reduced lunch programs. Behind those numbers are real children and families facing difficult situations every day.
Hoover Helps exists to bridge the gap by providing consistent support, practical resources, and community-driven solutions for students in need.
How Hoover Helps Supports Students
Backpack Feeding Programs
Weekend meal programs help students facing food insecurity receive dependable access to food outside of school hours.
School Counselor Partnerships
We work closely with counselors across all Hoover City Schools to identify needs and provide support quickly and discreetly.
Neighborhood Bridges
Through Neighborhood Bridges Hoover, community members can directly help meet real student needs posted by school counselors.
Community Partnerships
Faith-based organizations, local businesses, volunteers, and donors all work together to support Hoover families.
Board Of Directors
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Donna Bishop
Executive Director
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Greg Bishop
Corporate Sponsor Director
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Jennifer Pate
Volunteer Coordinator
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Debbie Mar
Public Relations Director
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Steve McClinton
City Council Liaison
Join The Mission
Whether you donate, volunteer, sponsor an event, or simply help spread awareness, you become part of a community committed to supporting Hoover students and families.