Carpenter school collecting donations for food pantry

     Carpenter Elementary, grades 2-4, is having a food drive contest for the Monticello Food Pantry.

   Food and non-perishable items will be collected in the music room starting Nov. 7 through Dec. 2. See below for their specific needs; however, any donation will be accepted. Participation in this food drive is voluntary.

   For their good deeds, each grade level will be rewarded with an extra 20 minutes of recess. Kindness is about helping others with all of your heart!

   “We always talk about how our good deeds can help others, and the food pantry has always been a place that I support,” noted Thumma. “I think it’s wonderful that Monticello has a food pantry and it’s great that so many businesses and community members support their mission.”

Food pantry donation ideas:

   • Syrup

   • Applesauce

   • Mandarin oranges

   • Peanut butter

   • Jell-O

   • Muffin mix

   • Chunky soup

   • Toothpaste

   • Apple or grape juice

   • Canned chicken

   • Jelly

   • Canned fruit and vegetables

   • Toilet paper

   • Laundry soap

   • Kleenex

   Please note that the items listed above are ideas; other non-perishable food or household items donated will be accepted.

   This is the 17^th year Thumma has hosted the food drive in conjunction with the school’s winter concert. The Carpenter students have a goal of collecting 1,000 items.

   Volunteers are also needed to help deliver items to the food pantry any day after Dec. 6. If you are interested, please email Mr. Thumma at nick.thumma@monticello.k12.ia.us.