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Silverman And The Brooke Jackman Foundation Distribute Books
As families come to pick up food, they will be offered free books for children in kindergarten through fifth grade.
June 18, 2020
Glen Cove City Councilwoman Marsha Silverman is proud to partner with the Brooke Jackman Foundation to provide children’s books to families in need within the Glen Cove community through the Glen Cove High School Food Pantry. As families come to pick up food, they will be offered free books for children in kindergarten through fifth grade.
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Marsha Silverman, Glen Cove City Councilwoman stated: "It is inspiring to see the faces of children light up as they pick out a book. Coming from a family of teachers, I am thrilled that we are able to provide children with books to enjoy over the summer”.
Erin Jackman, Executive Director of the Brooke Jackman foundation stated: “As the children and families that we serve are still staying home, cut off from their everyday lives - it is important to us at the Brooke Jackman Foundation to continue our important work in new ways. Sending books to the children of Glen Cove through the Glen Cove Food Pantry to promote reading is both fun and helps to create a sense of normalcy that is so important right now amid this pandemic.”
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Rachel Sheridan of the GCHS Food Pantry stated: “On behalf of the Glen Cove High School Food Pantry thank you so much. It is an honor to accept this donation and we sincerely appreciate the generous support”.
About the Brooke Jackman Foundation: Our mission is to create and support programs enhancing the literacy and self-esteem of disadvantaged children and their families in and around the New York area. The Family Literacy Programs, Brooke Packs, and Brooke’s Books are among the projects we sponsor that help thousands of children in diverse city, agency, and school programs. The Brooke Jackman Foundation, a nonprofit, public 501(c)(3) organization, was created in October 2001 in response to the September 11 World Trade Center attack that claimed the life of Brooke Jackman, age 23. The Foundation honors Brooke’s legacy: a deep love of reading and a profound interest in helping children. For more information go to brookejackmanfoundaion.org
About Glen Cove High School Food Pantry: On Wednesdays 10:30-12:30, students and their families can pick up groceries and pre-made meals at the pantry in the back of the school. Those who are in need of food or who are interested in volunteering can call (516) 801-7610. Though the pantry and meals are intended for students and their families, no one will be turned away.
About Councilwoman Marsha Silverman: Councilwoman Silverman is in her second term on the Glen Cove City Council. Follow Councilwoman Silverman at www.facebook.com/councilwomanm... or contact at Msilverman@glencoveny.gov
This press release was produced by the Office of Councilwoman Marsha Silverman. The views expressed here are the author’s own.
