Pilgrim Lutheran School Collects over 1027 Cans for St. Cecilia's Food Bank Pantry

BEAVERTON, Ore. - April 22, 2013 - PRLog -- Beaverton, Oregon –Pilgrim Lutheran School’s students have been collecting canned food throughout the month of March, and delivered them to St. Cecilia where they will be delivered to needy families in the area.  

On Wednesday, April 10th, Pilgrim’s student leadership gathered up 1027 cans of food collected throughout the month, amounting to 1178 pounds, and loaded them into a truck via a FoodChain the children created, much like a fire station bucket brigade.   The cans were then driven  St. Cecilia (well before school started that morning).  

“Throughout the year, our students have been involved with various community projects,” noted Mr. Chris Herold, principal.  “Our school had a contest to see who could collect the most cans.  The 4-8th graders were the winners who will receive a free period.  We are continually amazed by the spirit and drive our children put into projects like this.”

St. Cecilia works with the Oregon Food Bank to distribute food to local families in need. The school is adding Pilgrim’s donations to their food bank pantry.  Local families who have gone through the care to share certification system are eligible for donations from the St. Cecilia food pantry.   The Oregon Food Bank also supplies food for their pantry.

About Pilgrim Lutheran School
Pilgrim Lutheran School is a Christian day school, serving girls & boys from preschool through eighth grade. Pilgrim Lutheran School admits students of any race, color, and national or ethnic origin.  We are dedicated to developing the whole child, and equipping children for life. For more or information call our school office 503-644-8697, email school.office@pilgrimbeaverton.com, or visit http://www.pilgrimbeaverton.com/site/School/tabid/56/Defa...

About St. Cecelia School
St. Cecilia School has been a proud part of the parish and Beaverton community since 1913 and currently enrolls several second and third-generation families.  St. Cecilia is a pre-kindergarten through eighth grade school, with one classroom at each grade level. More info at http://www.stceciliaschool.us/

About Oregon Food Bank
OFB works with a cooperative, statewide network of partner agencies to distribute emergency food to hungry families. We fight hunger's root causes through public policy advocacy, nutrition and garden education and work to strengthen community food systems.  More info at http://www.oregonfoodbank.org/?c=130102547511226607