Walter Johnson High School Gives Back to the Community

Students and staff in the Walter Johnson High School community knew what to do with extra Halloween candy this year. The school supported The National Center for Children and Families (NCCF) by hosting a Thanksgiving Food Drive from Monday, October 31 to November 4. Along with non-perishable foods, such as canned vegetables, boxed pasta, and cornbread mix, the school community also generously pitched in with bundles of candy from Halloween. Cranberry sauce, brownie mix, and cake mix were some of the many different items contributed to create a coming flavorful Thanksgiving feast, filling up multiple heavy boxes.

NCCF is a nonprofit organization in the Washington metropolitan area that serves more than 50,000 people. They aim to preserve childhood and the quality of life of homeless families, victims of domestic violence, and neglected children.

It's not too late to make a difference in someone's life during the season of giving. NCCF's annual Thanksgiving Food Drive does not end until November 18. Drop-off at their Bethesda, Maryland location (6301 Greentree Rd, Bethesda, MD 20817) is on weekdays from 10 AM to 5 PM. Their wish list also includes non-food items, such as masks, hand sanitizer, and family card games, and they are looking for volunteers to help sort the holiday donations from 11/14 to 11/18. There are many ways to show thankfulness at NCCF, not solely during Thanksgiving but also year-round, like donating clothes and volunteering to help the kitchen prepare meals for its residents.