SAN ANTONIO STUDENTS HELPING STUDENTS
Where food fuels learning and learning fuels futures.
Nutritious snack packs. Joyful literacy and STEM enrichment. One growing community making sure every child is ready to learn, grow and lead.
SNACKS FOR FOCUS ✦ LEARNING WITH JOY ✦ STUDENTS HELPING STUDENTS ✦ BRIGHTER FUTURES
WHY WE SHOW UP
A FULL STOMACH.
A CURIOUS MIND.
A fair chance.
A hungry child cannot focus on learning—and every student deserves the opportunity to succeed.
We bring nutrition and education together to remove barriers for students in underserved schools. Every snack, lesson and encouraging high-five helps create the conditions children need to thrive.
HOW WE FUEL FUTURES
GOOD THINGS HAPPEN WHEN WE
Learn Together
LITERACY LAB
Grammar, vocabulary, reading and writing come alive through small-group lessons, games and encouragement.
STEM STUDIO
Hands-on science lessons and experiments turn curiosity into confidence every Thursday at Serna Elementary.
SNACK PAK 4KIDS
Weekly session snacks and weekend snack packs help students return ready to focus, learn and succeed.
GROWING TOGETHER
SMALL MOMENTS
Real momentum.
56.1
%
increase in literacy quiz scores from the first to the final tutoring session.
“Getting to hangout with the kids from Serna every Tuesday is truly the highlight of my week. We get to teach them literacy and play games with them, building such strong bonds between all of us. Every session gets better and better as they’re learning so many new things in fun ways and forming new friendships. It truly is such a special thing to be a part of and has made such an impact on the kids lives but also mine. I can’t wait to see how this program grows and what’s in store for these students!”
Bailey Swaney, Co-VP
FROM OUR FOUNDER
"NOURISHING BOTH THE BODY
and the mind."
Hi, I’m Devika Patel, a 17-year-old student at Saint Mary’s Hall. After seeing both the promise and the hunger within students in underserved communities, I knew nutrition and learning had to be part of the same mission.
Fueling Future Leaders began as an idea in April 2025. Our first tutoring session followed that October—and today, a network that started with five volunteers has grown to more than 75.
Devika, President & Founder
BRING YOUR ENERGY
SHOW UP.
SHARE WHAT YOU KNOW.
Be a Mentor
High school volunteers teach small groups, play learning games, hand out snacks and help every child feel seen. Choose your school to join the volunteer GroupMe.
BE A PART OF WHAT’S NEXT
HELP A STUDENT ARRIVE
ready.
Donate, volunteer or partner with us to provide the nourishment and educational opportunities that empower students to reach their full potential.