Inspired by board member Carm Staker, the founder of the Hungry Kids Project, we serve the children in the Humboldt Unified School District who have been recommended by school staff as those who may not have access to adequate weekend meals. Students are provided enough food for 2 breakfasts, 2 lunches and 2 dinners over the weekend.

The Humboldt Education Foundation hosts the Teacher of the Year celebration each Spring to honor the amazing work our teachers do every day. Teachers are nominated by the students, and teachers from each school in the HUSD will be recognized. Two will be selected as Teachers of the Year (1 for Elementary and 1 for Secondary).

The Humboldt Education Foundation Carm Staker Student Scholarship is awarded each year to an outstanding Bradshaw Mountain High School graduating senior. The scholarship award is open specifically to all graduating Seniors at Bradshaw Mountain High School.

In 2025 the HEF took over the annual Health and Wellness Fair/Backpack event. This event is held about a week before school starts each year at the Findlay Toyota Center in Prescott Valley. Each child can register for a free backpack filled with school supplies, and visit multiple vendors offering different services to help families in the Quad Cities area. There are also free haircuts and vaccines offered at the event, and fun activities for the kids.

Classroom and athletic grants are offered to teachers and coaches within the Humboldt Unified School District (HUSD) and require a description of the project needing funding and the number of students that will benefit from it. This opportunity helps HEF provide community support for excellence in education. Grants are awarded multiple times during the school year.