Manchester Schools Deliver Thanksgiving For Needy Families

MANCHESTER, NJ —Manchester Township families in need were treated to full Thanksgiving dinners this week thanks to the efforts of the Peer Leadership Program at Manchester Township High School.

The program's Helping Hands for Hunger organized a drive to collect donations for Thanksgiving food baskets containing the makings of a full Thanksgiving feast, including a turkey, stuffing, gravy, vegetables, fruit, cranberry sauce, rolls, and a dessert.

School clubs and teams from all of the district’s schools contributed to the drive, along with local businesses and individuals.

Students and staff from all of the district's schools packed the baskets in an assembly-line fashion a few days before Thanksgiving, joined by volunteers from the community.

Peer Leadership teacher Sarah Paturzo said that this year over 150 baskets were packed and distributed. She expressed her appreciation to all of the donors and volunteers on behalf of her students.

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