(Febraury 15, 2007) Gaily decorated boxes filled with small gifts from large hearts were passed out along with bags of groceries by the Larchmont / Mamaroneck Hunger Task Force on February 13. Students in grades K-5 at Murray Avenue School made these one-of-a-kind creations as surprise gifts for boys and girls ages 2 to 11 whose families receive assistance from the food pantry.
ldquo;It is a real treat for our clients to receive something special around a day like Valentine rsquo;s Day, rdquo; said Sarah Duffy-Edwards, vice president of the food pantry.
ldquo;We are always thrilled when we can give them something besides the food staples ndash; pasta, rice and vegetables ndash; they regularly receive. rdquo;
The project was led by Love in a Box, a local group originally organized to send support to victims of Hurricane Katrina, and the Murray PTA rsquo;s Community Outreach Committee. The effort was part of Random Acts of Kindness Week, February 12-16.
Parent volunteers transported over 300 boxes to the food pantry. Boxes came in every shape and size and were adorned with everything from colorful paper, stickers, drawings and ribbons to shells and feathers. Their contents included small items such as markers, books, playing cards, beaded bracelets, fuzzy socks, stuffed animals, notepads and toy cars.
Many children included a note or card in their box to say: I care and I am thinking of you.
ldquo;Dear Girl, rdquo; wrote one first grader, ldquo;I hope you like all the Goodies. I am 6.
How old are you? What is your name? I hope your [sic] happy.
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