Holiday food drive a tremendous success

The Marie Curie Institute's Student Council held its annual holiday food drive in November.

Under the direction of 4th Grade Teacher Mr. Ziomek, and with the help of countless volunteers from Marie Curie, the Amsterdam community, and everyone at 1490 WCSS, there was enough food collected to provide Thanksgiving meals for 24 families of students that attend Marie Curie Institute.

The Student Council felt it was important to keep this food local so that they could help those who live and go to school right here in Amsterdam. For the first time ever, the donations were so great that the Student Council will be putting together food baskets in December for the holiday season.

The support from the community was overwhelming! The following individuals and organizations deserve special recognition for their charitable efforts including: Assemblyman George Amedore; the staff at 1490 WCSS; The Daily Gazette for the great news coverage; and Tony Centi at The Crystal Restaurant for his donation of 50 turkeys!

This was an incredible effort by everyone involved and it just shows what a wonderful and caring community we have right here in Amsterdam!

To view a photo gallery of the food drive, click here.