Local fundraisers, grants in the Capital Region
April 13, 2021
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Ballston Spa National Bank with the Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York hosts its 13th contactless drive-thru food pantry on Friday, April 16 beginning at 9:30 a.m. at 990 Route 67 in Ballston Spa. It is open to area families and individuals in need of food assistance. Patrons will receive food on a first-come, first-served basis, while supplies last.
Preschool and elementary school students at the Robert C. Parker School raised a donation of $3,050 to benefit the Albany-based children’s literacy organization, The RED Bookshelf. To promote and celebrate literacy that includes all children, the PreK - 4th grade students participated in a day-long read-a-thon. Students collected pledges from family and friends and each class spent the entire day reading. To make the day extra special, everyone wore pajamas, and each class featured a variety of guest readers including specialist teachers