Number of Participants: 20
Hours Donated: 5
Value of Time Served: $845
Event Type: Poverty & Homelessness
Sport: Team
Date: December 14, 2023
Location:
Deer Park High School
Falcon Place, Deer Park
NY
About:
Members of Deer Park High School’s French Honor Society and Cornerstone Club recently volunteered at the Gerald J. Ryan Outreach Center food pantry in Wyandanch. Providing emergency food assistance to those in need in the Wyandanch area and neighboring communities, GJROC is one of the largest food pantries of its kind on Long Island, assisting an average of 15,000 men, women, and children annually. The Deer Park students helped organize and deliver food to families in need for Thanksgiving.
“Through community service and participation in a Thanksgiving food drive, we not only fill plates but also nourish the soul,” Associate Principal Dr. Dina Pannone said. “Giving back during this season of gratitude connects us, fosters compassion and transforms the act of sharing a meal into a shared commitment to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others.”
IMG_6999: Members of Deer Park High School’s French Honor Society and Cornerstone Club recently volunteered at the Gerald J. Ryan Outreach Center food pantry in Wyandanch.
Photos courtesy of Deer Park School District