Schools
Filling Pantries and Baskets for Local Families For Thanksgiving
Rocky Point Elementary School continues to work hard to collect donations to assist families in need this holiday season.
As part of their annual Thanksgiving food drive, Frank J. Carasiti Elementary School students and staff members collected hundreds of nonperishable food items for local families. From holiday dinner dishes to dessert treats, the school’s donations overflowed a large bin and were sure to brighten the holiday season for those in need.
With the help of the second-grade Service Club, advised by student assistance counselor Jamie Adamski, the donations were sorted and boxed for delivery just before the Thanksgiving holiday. This year’s donations will provide assistance to 15 families through the Cross Over Christian Church as well as fill the shelves at the Island Heart, Lighthouse Mission, Invited Inn and St. Anthony’s food pantries.
The second-grade service squad is comprised of a group of students nominated by their teacher for being responsible, enthusiastic and motivated to help others. The squad engages in various community outreach projects throughout the year, including coordinating the annual school food drive.
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Information and photo courtesy of Jennifer Kuefner, Syntax.
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