St. Joseph School Eighth-Graders Donate Fresh Produce to Food Pantries

SALEM, NH — St. Joseph Regional Catholic School’s eighth-grade class collected and donated fresh breads and produce to Saints Mary & Joseph Parish Food Pantry and to the Lazarus House Soup Kitchen, according to a press statement. As part of the school’s annual St. Teresa Harvest Mass, the class collected fresh bread, fruits, and vegetables from the school’s families. The students then delivered the items to local organizations who serve those who need assistance in feeding their families

“Our school family’s generosity was on display once again with the bountiful collection of vegetables and fruit that graced the altar,” explained Dr. Noreen McAloon, Principal. “This event is one of the highlights of the school year because of its tradition as the first of the year’s community service endeavors. Our students graduate not only with academic excellence but with a respect and desire to service their communities."

St. Joseph Regional Catholic School (SJCRS) of Salem provides a complete education designed to challenge and motivate all students from Pre-K to Grade 8 to reach their full potential in mind, spirit, heart, and body. With Saint Joseph, the foster father of Jesus, as a model, SJRCS values its partnership with parents in the development of their children. The school’s strong academic program, which is integrated with Christian values, promotes critical thinking and prepares students to succeed in their future educational pursuits, to practice good citizenship, and to be productive members of a global society. Welcoming students of all faiths in Southern NH and the Merrimack Valley, SJRCS is dedicated to maintaining a safe, caring, and respectful Catholic community in which each child’s God-given talents are developed, nurtured, and challenged. For more information, visit stjosepheagles.org.

Altar: Father Tom, Pastor, and the 8th grade students surround the bounty of donations they collected. Donations: Connor Donovan, 8th grader, carries some of the fresh produce donated by a St. Joseph School students. Donates: 8th grade students deliver fresh vegetables, fruit and bread to the Saints Mary & Joseph Food Pantry.