Coles Students Provide Lunch to Those in Need
Submitted by Elizabeth Valcich
Our students might not be physically in the classroom, but that doesn’t stop their giving hearts!
The J.A. Coles PTA, a part of the J.A. Coles School in Scotch Plains, NJ continues its Sharing Lunch Program despite the challenges of Covid-19. In November, Coles families made 93 lunches for people in need.
Each month, on a designated day, the Coles children (grades Pre-K-4th) typically pack an extra brown bag lunch and bring it in to “share.” This year, collections take place at volunteers’ homes. The lunches collected are brought to the Salvation Army in Plainfield, where they are given to patrons of their daily soup kitchen. Bagged lunches are packed with love by students at Coles and make their way to children only a few miles away who are hungry, to families that are struggling, and to older people who have a need. This initiative is part of our Coles Kids Care program.
The J.A. Coles PTA is a 501(c)(3) non-profit whose mission is to enhance the educational experience of our students and support the staff and parents at the J. A. Coles School in Scotch Plains, NJ.
