What a great effort by the Project Santa team, supported by the entire school community and many area businesses and organizations!
On Wednesday, Project Santa provided Christmas cheer to 60 families, including baskets to each family and gifts to 150 children. Santa's elves were busy loading cars while families visited the free toy table to choose additional gifts for their children. These toys were donated to the school by businesses, organizations and community members. Non-perishable food was collected through a school-wide food drive to fill each basket. Students were sponsored by staff, community members, and area businesses who provided gifts to each child.
Project Santa would like to thank the following businesses and organizations:
Chenango County Helping Families Inc, Chobani, Preferred, NYMC Edmeston and Sherburne, Stewart's Shops, Norwich Walmart, Norwich Price Chopper, Oneonta Price Chopper, Norwich Grand Union, Oneonta BJ's Wholesale, Oneonta Hannaford, First Baptist Church South New Berlin, First Baptist Church New Berlin, Columbus Community Church, Dakin Funeral Home, Gilligan's, New Berlin Rotary, New Berlin Fire Department, New Berlin Police, and Ted's Auto Body.