The Tiger Pantry: on the prowl to help more students
The Tiger pantry’s motto is found above the form station. Located in front of the counselors office are physical forms for the pantry and a QR code that is connected to a google form. Counselors get to requests as soon as they are able.
By Eli Thimmesch
Oct. 3, 2025
Five years ago, former student Abby Scheer wanted to help fellow students in need. She helped fund and create the Tiger Pantry, which donates personal hygiene, food and clothing items to EHS students.
Now run by EHS staff, they keep items stocked on its shelves for students to come in and shop. However, compared to previous years, less students have been requesting items.
Quote by Sharon Griffis
Counselors hope to spread the word so people have the opportunity to use this resource
“Some kids feel embarrassed to use it, but they really shouldn’t because that’s what it’s here for,” Sharon Griffis, the counseling secretary, said.
Griffis makes bags for people who fill out the anonymous Google Form. With help from a $750 grant, she keeps the pantry well-stocked.
“I fill the bags if students want it to be anonymous, and then they come and pick it up.” Griffis said.
Another way students are able to get items is by going to EHS social worker, Neiman Thompson. He acquires specific items for students who make personal requests.
Even though anybody may use the pantry, counselor Jennifer Ankerholz identifies students who have the most need for it.
“If a student feels uncomfortable asking, they can come back and ask in our office instead,” Ankerholz said. “There's no shame in it, anybody can come get it, and we’re happy to make that connection.”
Donations from teachers, students and parents go a long way to keep the pantry up and running. Students can drop off items at the front desk in the counseling office or find occasional food drives at football and basketball games. Every donation goes toward the pantry.
“Our parents have been very supportive, ” Griffis said. “We’ve had several students step up and help donate to the pantry by bringing in food. We really appreciate that.”
Built by a strong school community, the pantry’s mission to provide for students is hoped to go on for years to come. Talk to a counselor or scan QR code’s around the school to fill out the Google Form and request items.
