Community launches the Warriors Pantry at Miami Lakes Middle School

     To provide a dependable source of comfort, dignity and hope to Miami Lakes Middle School students, the Giving Gators charitable organization created the Warriors Pantry with the support of The Graham Companies; Headquarter Toyota and Layer 8 Solutions information technology company. The school, at 6425 Miami Lakeway North, was rated A from 2017 to 2025. Last year it had 989 students enrolled in sixth, seventh and eighth grades, and 84% were economically disadvantaged, according to the state. The pantry will provide daily essentials, hygiene items and school supplies to enable students to focus on their academics. 

     Shown on Nov. 14 during the dedication of the pantry are, from left: Giving Gators team members Emily Garcia, Rey Garcia, Mario Pinera and Giving Gators President Denis Brenes; sponsors Layer 8 Solutions Owner Tony Fernández and Graham Companies Vice President of Corporate Relations Andrea Graham Rechichi; Miami Lakes Middle School Principal Maria Medina; Asst. Principals Tacoma Foster and Yvette Solano; School Trust Counselor Vittoria Cianciulli; Miami-Dade County Public Schools Social Worker Hector Abad and Giving Gators Co-Founder Daylin García.