Middle School Kicks Off Food Drive with "Can-Struction" Event

Before the MBS 6^th Grade class begins collecting food to benefit the Interfaith Food Pantry, Middle School teachers kicked off the drive with a “can-struction” event — a tower-building contest with cans of food donated by the faculty.

At the Middle School Mini-Meeting on Tuesday, the 6^th Grade teachers challenged 7^th and 8^th Grade teachers to see who can build the tallest structure in five minutes. Congratulations to the 6^th Grade teachers, whose food construction towered above the others! 

The 6^th Graders have given themselves the challenge of donating 3,000 pounds of food to the Interfaith Food Pantry by May 9. In the coming weeks, 6^th Graders will be collecting the following food items for the drive:

·      Boxed cereal
·      Canned fish (tuna, salmon, chicken)
·      Mac N cheese
·      Canned meals (Chef Boyardee, ravioli, etc.)
·      Pasta
·      Powdered milk
·      Canned soup (low sodium preferred)
·      Boxed instant oatmeal
·      Spaghetti sauce (plastic preferred)
·      Canned beans (no green beans)
·      Rice (ready to go)
·      100% fruit juice
·      Peanut butter/ sun butter/ any other NON nut butter

Please bring your donations to Ms. Dubeck’s room (MS 010). 

At the conclusion of the drive, the students will also be competing in their own “can-struction” competition, so stay tuned!

Established in 1994, the Interfaith Food Pantry is a non-denominational, non-profit organization of “neighbors helping neighbors” committed to ending hunger and supporting self-sufficiency. Through its community partners, the organization provides food, education and resources to inspire confidence and hope to Morris County families in need.  To learn more about the Interfaith Food Pantry, please visit www.mcifp.org.