Number of Participants: 190
Hours Donated: 1
Value of Time Served: $1,606
Event Type: Hunger
Sport: Schools
Date: November 22, 2024
Location:
Helen B. Duffield Elementary School
1st Street, Ronkonkoma
NY
About:
In a heartwarming display of community spirit, students and faculty at Helen B. Duffield Elementary School in the Connetquot Central School District came together to create food baskets for families in need in the Connetquot community.
As part of the initiative, each student selected a nonperishable food item to contribute to their class’s basket. Donations included staples such as stuffing, canned vegetables, gravy and instant potatoes.
Thanks to the kindness and generosity of everyone involved, Helen B. Duffield Elementary was able to assemble 19 complete food baskets, which will be donated to local families. This charitable effort was inspired by the district’s Emotional Awareness and Social Learning monthly theme of “gratitude,” encouraging students to reflect on the importance of giving back and supporting their community.
Photo caption: Joined by Principal Callan Lonergan and school social worker Ashley Gugliuzzo, Helen B. Duffield Elementary students proudly displayed some of the donation baskets created for families in need on Thanksgiving.
Photos courtesy of Connetquot Central School District.
