TRJHS Student Council - REAS Foundation Food Drive
The Tantasqua Jr. High School Student Council in partnership with the REAS Foundation will be conducting a Food Drive to support Sturbridge seniors, at Shaw’s Supermarket and Stop & Shop on Saturday November 6, 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Student Council Coordinator Mrs. Debra Donahue highlighted the group’s desire to conduct a community-centered project that would benefit Sturbridge seniors, while cultivating a greater level of awareness and responsibility among students in support of our senior community.
The students will be stationed at the entrance of the stores, presenting flyers with suggested items that can be picked up by shoppers. As shoppers exit, they can deposit food items into awaiting shopping carts, which will be manned by group members at the exits.
Donated items will then be sorted, bundled up into new reusable shopping bags, (with a special note-card attached), and distributed to pre-selected Sturbridge seniors.
This is a great opportunity for all of us to participate in a wonderful project - developed by the Student Council – in hopes of enhancing the important bond between seniors and our youth - a vital component to every community.
In advance of the “official” food drive dates, residents can get a head start by selecting items from the list below, and either setting them aside or contacting Leslie Wong at 774-200-5828 or by email at wonglasjw@aol.com for pick-up alternatives. Residents can also contact the REAS Foundation directly at 774-490-9395 or via email at info@reasfoundation.org to arrange for pick-ups.
Please consider donating a few of the listed items for our seniors, whose daily struggles with energy, medical, and food costs will only escalate as the cold weather sets in. If our list is void of something you think nourishing, please feel free to add it.
Soups - like Progresso/Campbell’s or any of the hearty meal type soups
Canned vegetables and fruits
Canned beans
Canned meats - tuna, chicken, etc.
Canned Beef Stew
Boxed pasta
Pasta Sauce (pre-made)
Apple Sauce
Macaroni and cheese mixes
Pasta/rice mixes (the 90-second microwavable bags are well portioned and convenient)
Rice (same as above)
Peanut butter
Jams/jellies Cereals - Cheerios, Raisin Bran, Kashi, etc.
Hot cereals - oatmeal, cream of wheat, etc.
Crackers
Bottled juices
Coffee/tea/hot chocolate
Your support will be most appreciated by those in need.