Number of Participants: 6
Hours Donated: 4
Value of Time Served: $203
Event Type: Hunger
Sport: Schools
Date: February 24, 2021
Location:
Bellmore
NY, USA
About:
After studying about the presidential cabinet as part of the Bureaucracy Unit in AP Government at John F. Kennedy High School in the Bellmore-Merrick Central School District, Kara McManus’ students became curious and had many questions about the Veterans Affairs Department.
“Specifically, the students were struck by the rising poverty and suicide rates among America’s veterans,” explained McManus. “From this discussion, the students were inspired to create valentines and to hold a food drive for veterans on Long Island”
Donations were delivered to The Veterans Place in Yaphank, an organization that houses homeless veterans. It’s food pantry also provides food for veterans and their families who live on Long Island.
“This was a wonderful way to spread the compassion of the Bellmore-Merrick Community beyond our immediate borders,” added Principal Gerard Owenburg.
Photo captions:
- From left, Nick Poveromo, Jenna Markowitz and Max Freifeld.
- From left, Emma Tiongson, Hannah Samuels and Cecilia Hayes.
Photos courtesy of the Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District.