Food for Thought Mentoring Program

This commitment provides the needed time to build a consistent relationship and necessary bonding with a mentee

Food for Thought Mentoring Program

Purpose and Outcomes:

RFDC mentors are matched with selected mentees to provide consistent individualized attention, which improves the student’s educational experience and provides a positive role model for school and life success. Meet-ups with mentees may occur over lunch or before/after school on a school campus. Mentors are required to commit a minimum of one school year of service to their mentee and to facilitate at least two meetups each month.

RFDC mentors are matched with selected mentees to provide consistent individualized attention, which improves the student’s educational experience and provides a positive role model for school and life success. Meet-ups with mentees may occur over lunch or before/after school on a school campus. Mentors are required to commit a minimum of one school year of service to their mentee and to facilitate at least two meetups each month.

Mentors Requirements

Mentors must commit to at least one school year with mentees.

Mentors must facilitate at least two meetups each month.

Mentors must model a positive and caring attitude that supports mentee's academic and life success.

Mentors must be mature and stable individuals who are committed to making a consistent effort to help their mentee succeed.

Mentors must be able to pass a background check.

Become A Mentor

Mentee Requirements

Mentees must attend scheduled meetings.

Mentees must work to have a positive attitude and participate fully in mentoring sessions.

Mentees must have signed permission from parent or guardian.

Mentees must be in elementary, middle, or high school.

Become A Mentee