By: Nehitha Jayakumar
It’s that time of year where the annual thanksgiving food drive takes place! Help the Turkey Basket Project of Western New York and be a part of providing a thanksgiving dinner for over 400 local families in Amherst and Western NY. Some examples of what kinds of foods are needed include: canned vegetables/fruit, boxed stuffing/potatoes, canned cranberries, boxed brownie and cake mixes. Your donations will be put towards helping people at places like the Amherst Senior Center, Hispanics United of Buffalo, Vive la Casa, and Women’s Respite Program.
Additionally, you can help your grade win the food drive competition by collecting the most food. When donating, look for the bin that corresponds to your grade level in the business office and place your items inside the bins. Totals will be taken periodically and the standings of each grade level will be announced. It is not too late, there is time till Friday, the 22nd of November to help people out in our community and to contribute to your grade levels. At the time of writing this article the sophomores are currently in the lead with 76 cans/food collected with the seniors and freshman tied for second place with 47 cans and at last place the juniors with 35 cans collected. The winning grade level will earn money towards their class that can be later used for prom, JDD, and etc.
Spread the love this holiday season and donate to our Thanksgiving food drive to provide families with the items needed so they too can enjoy a Thanksgiving dinner!