Franklin School Donates 400 Pounds Of Candy To Troops

WESTFIELD, NJ — Franklin Elementary School students in Westfield donated a truckload of approximately 400 pounds of candy to be sent to troops overseas.

The candy was donated on Nov. 18 to the American Legion, which will arrange for final transport to the troops.

“Our students have been so generous with their donations,” stated Franklin Principal Dr. Eileen Cambria. “Learning to help others and to acknowledge the sacrifices of our troops is especially timely during the month of November when we remember our active military and veterans and are thankful to all those who provide us care and support.”

(Image via Westfield Schools: Helping to fill the boxes are (from left): Fabiana Ramirez and Graciela Goldman, and standing Quinten Mogila, Audrey Dokko, Keira Bartlema, Ella Sumas, Brendan Leegan, Avery Hoffman, Madelyn Parks, Blake Hanna, Jack Sherman, Brian Jordan, Jocelyn Ng, Jake Ebel, Grace Moore, and Owen Cederqvist.)

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