In a heartwarming display of community spirit and service, Floral Park Memorial High School teamed up with local Rotary Clubs to package meals for those facing food insecurity on May 2.
The volunteer event, held in the school’s cafeteria, brought together 51 students, 10 staff and 25 Rotarians from the Rotary Clubs of Floral Park-Bellerose, Williston Park and Freeport-Merrick. The student-volunteers represented the Leo’s Club, Student Council, Romance Language Club, Art Honor Society and National Honor Society.
Donning hairnets and gloves, the volunteers worked together to package fortified rice and bean dinners. Each bag of dried goods feeds approximately six people. By the end of the event, Floral Park Memorial and the Rotarians were able to donate 10,000 meals to local food pantries. The Rotary Clubs fundraised to purchase the food materials from The Outreach Program.
