STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. \u2014 Students from over two dozen intermediate and high schools gathered in their school colors to help feed hungry Staten Islanders on Tuesday.<\/p>\n
About 150 students representing schools both public and private joined forces to pack boxes of food, stock shelves and perform other tasks at Project Hospitality in Stapleton to keep the borough\u2019s largest food pantry up and running. Students also helped pack and serve hot lunch bags to nearly 150 community members.<\/p>\n
The student-led initiative marks the kick-off of the Poor People\u2019s Dinner, scheduled for Monday, Nov. 24, at 6 p.m. at the Hilton Garden Inn in Bloomfield. Hundreds of guests are expected to come together to share a simple meal of soup. The keynote speaker, Rev. Karen Pershing of the Reformed Church in America, will address the role of faith leaders in supporting the most vulnerable members of our community.<\/p>\n
Rev. Dr. Terry Troia, president and CEO of Project Hospitality, expressed her gratitude to the youths for their service.<\/p>\n
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