A joint effort between the Youth Group at the First Presbyterian Church of Newton and Race’s Farm will result in full bellies for many hungry families this Thanksgiving. Youth group members, ranging in age from 11 – 19, recently gathered in the kitchen at the First Presbyterian church to roll out dough, slice apples, and mix ingredients for 190 pumpkin and apple pies which will be given to Sussex County families through Project Self-Sufficiency’s Thanksgiving food distribution effort. Apples for the massive undertaking were donated by Race’s Farm in Blairstown, which has contributed produce to the youth group project for the past five years.
“Making our young people aware that food shortages exist all around us is an important goal for us this year. Hunger is an issue for even more local families this year, so continuing to bake these pies for Sussex County families was a natural fit for our children,” noted Colleen Duffy, Associate for Family Nurture at the First Presbyterian Church.
“Project Self-Sufficiency has depended on volunteers since its inception in 1986, and we are very grateful to the Youth Group at the First Presbyterian Church for identifying a need and working together to create these delicious pies for our participants,” commented Deborah Berry-Toon, Executive Director of Project Self-Sufficiency.
For information about the programs and services at Project Self-Sufficiency, to volunteer, or to make a donation, call 973-940-3500.
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