BJ’s Wholesale Club Partners with Forney Education Foundation to Support Forney ISD Students

FORNEY, Texas — The Forney Education Foundation (FEF) has announced a new partnership with  BJ’s Wholesale Club to support students across Forney ISD through a $20,000 grant focused on student wellness and support services.

The grant will fund mobile healthy snack and hygiene carts at seven Title I campuses in the district, including Dewberry Elementary, Blackburn Elementary, Smith Intermediate, Rhodes Intermediate, Brown Middle School, Jackson Middle School, and North Forney High School.

The grant will also support Rhea Intermediate’s afterschool mentorship program, helping provide resources and support for students participating in the program.

The carts will provide students with access to healthy snacks and essential hygiene products, helping remove barriers that can impact focus, confidence, and classroom success. Campus counselors and staff will manage the carts to ensure students have easy and discreet access to the resources they need.

“We are incredibly grateful to BJ’s Wholesale Club for investing in the students of Forney ISD,” said Justin Eatherly, Executive Director of the Forney Education Foundation. “This partnership helps ensure students have the basic resources they need to stay healthy, confident, and ready to learn.”

The program will launch this spring and continue through the 2026–2027 school year, providing ongoing support for students throughout the academic year.

The partnership reflects a shared commitment between BJ’s Wholesale Club, the Forney Education Foundation, and Forney ISD to support the whole child, addressing both academic and non-academic needs that impact student success.

“BJ’s is driven by a powerful purpose: we take care of the families who depend on us. We’re honored to bring our purpose to life by partnering with the Forney Education Foundation,” said Kirk Saville, Head of Corporate Communications, BJ’s Wholesale Club. “By providing access to healthy snacks and hygiene products, we hope to help students stay focused on succeeding in school.”

 

About the Forney Education Foundation

The Forney Education Foundation supports the students and staff of Forney ISD by funding innovative teaching grants, student programs, and initiatives that enhance educational opportunities throughout the district. Through partnerships with businesses, community members, and donors, the Foundation works to ensure every student has the resources they need to succeed.