The Chapel School Students Prepare Meals For Midnight Run

The Chapel School Students Prepare Meals For Midnight Run

Bronxville, NY- On Friday, October 2nd, The Chapel School participated in a Midnight Run in New York City. The school has adopted these “runs” into NYC as a bi-annual event, occurring in October and April every year. “Midnight Run volunteers distribute food, clothing, blankets and personal care items to the homeless poor on the streets of New York City.” (http://www.midnightrun.org) The entire school is involved in the event. Each grade is assigned to collect a different food item. “My class is responsible for dessert treats,” stated one youngster. “I brought in wrapped rice crispy treats! They are my favorite and I hope will bring a smile to the person you gets it.” During study hall, the students prepared and assembled the meals. The older grades were paired with preschool buddies, and worked together to assemble over 300 meals.

The bagged meals were then brought to the city and distributed, by Chapel School faculty and staff, at designated stops to those currently living on the street. “This is truly an event where the entire school community comes together,” stated one staffer. “We have participated in these “runs” for a number of years, and instill in our students the importance of helping those in need,” stated Mr. Dhyne, principal, The Chapel School. “As a school we are dedicated to service learning, even our theme for this school year is “Make Me a Servant.”

Kate Marino, The Chapel School Music Teacher for Pre-K through grade 2 and Youth Minister of the Village Lutheran Church, organizes the school’s participation each year. “It is an honor to be able to serve with friends and to share with those in need.” The Chapel School’s Midnight Run was able to hand-deliver over 300 meals to the homeless in New York City. The giving spirit gave many people a healthy meal and a moment of friendship. The Chapel School faculty and staff were able to witness firsthand the struggles some people face. The appreciation for the small meal deeply moved the staff. “The night of the Run was cold, windy, and damp. It was the kind of night that made you realize just how much the new, dry, warm clothes and plentiful meals were needed by these people. We are so fortunate to be able to help.” The school has adopted these “runs” into NYC as a bi-annual event, occurring in October and April every year. It’s these kinds of activities that show just how caring the students and families of The Chapel School are!

Village Lutheran Church and The Chapel School are located at 172 White Plains Road in Bronxville. For more information about The Chapel School and its programs, call 914-337-3202 or visit www.thechapelschool.org.

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Staff and faculty of The Chapel School outside Madison Square Garden, the last stop of the night.

Fourth graders and their four year buddies meals for the homeless.