Across the country each year on the fourth Saturday of October, volunteer organizations, schools, individuals and clubs participate in the nationwide Make A Difference Day. Make A Difference Day began with a simple idea: Put your own cares on hold for one day to care for someone else. Make A Difference Day is the most encompassing national day of helping others — a celebration of neighbors helping neighbors. Everyone can participate.

Each school in the Penfield Central School District participates in Make A Difference Day. In past years, PCSD has worked with the Penfield Ecumenical Food Shelf, which serves needy residents in the 14526 and 14625 zip codes. These residents might be experiencing the effects of downsizing, medical emergencies, family crisis or financial hardship. When our school district comes together annually to fill the food shelf, it participates in the celebration of neighbor helping neighbor.

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Coordinate with the Principal regarding Scribner’s participation.
2. Coordinate with PCSD Make a Difference Day Coordinator regarding Scribner’s assigned food.
3. Create a flyer for backpack mail, e-newsletter and parent square.
   • Email to: scribnerenews@gmail.com
4. Either find boxes for collection of food or request the front office to save paper boxes leading up to the collection week.
5. Coordinate bus lobby collection and pick-up with Scribner staff (custodial, office).
6. Arrange volunteer assistance for the collection and delivery of food to the Penfield Ecumenical Food Shelf.