Lakeside students make sandwiches for charity

To spread some love on Valentine’s Day, students at Lakeside School donated and assembled cold cut sandwiches that were later distributed by The River Fund, a poverty center that connects those with food insecurity. 

“Happiness doesn’t result from what we get, but from what we give,” said Melissa Robinson, a sixth grade teacher and the event organizer. “Today as a group we can make a difference. Let’s work together and not only fill people’s bellies but their hearts as well.”

The Lakeside PTA also donated supplies and money to go toward the effort. 

In total, the classes donated nearly 2,000 sandwiches, as well as snack bags, extra bread and more. 

 

Photo captions:

1) From left, Hallie, Ashley, Lexi and Gabrielle assembled cold cut sandwiches during the SandwichThon at Lakeside.

2) Teachers and parents oversaw sandwich making, ensuring an efficient system that allowed nearly 2,000 sandwiches to be made.

3) From left, Jla, Annabel and Vyaas made cold cut sandwiches during the SandwichThon at Lakeside.

4) From left, Ruby, Nina, Olivia, Jameson and Sierra worked on a sandwich making assembly line. 

5) Legislator Seth Koslow popped by to thank the students for their philanthropic efforts. 

6) Assistant Principal Chris Colarossi was on hand to lend support to the students as they volunteered at the SandwichThon.

 

Photos courtesy of the Merrick Union Free School District