Backpack program prepares for the holidays
Holiday breaks mean grade-school students get to miss classrooms and tests, but for some it could mean missing meals.
To counter that possibility, the Kids’ Weekend Backpack Program is gearing up to provide extra food for participants in the food program for the six-day Thanksgiving and the 12-day Christmas breaks.
Muscatello said monetary donations are also very welcome. Checks should be made out to the Golden Tornado Scholastic Foundation, c/o Kim Thomas, 210 Mechling Ave., Butler, PA 16001. In the memo section, write: Kids’ Weekend Backpack Program
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