Dear Parents,
For the last seventeen years the staff at Park Shore has been celebrating the Holiday Season by GIVING rather than receiving. This year, we will once again put together Holiday Gift Baskets for needy families in the area. In the past, the donations have gone to Madonna Heights, Toys for Tots, Pederson-Krag Clinic in Huntington, Adopt a Family through the Dept. of Social Services, as well as many others in the local area. These baskets contained all the ingredients to bring Holiday Cheer to less fortunate families. This year we will be donating to Long Island Harvest (a Food Pantry providing food to needy Long Island families.)
We thought that the Park Shore families would also like to join in the spirit of giving. If you would like to participate, please have your child bring in one item during December 1st – December 15th. Last year we were able to touch dozens of families that live on Long Island. We are hoping to reach just as many this year. The children will personally place their contributions into collection baskets.
Throughout the year, we try and encourage the children to be thoughtful, caring, and aware of others. We feel that sharing during the Holiday Season is a wonderful way to show by example.
We are confident that it will be a rewarding learning experience for all and that each family receiving a basket will have a wonderful Holiday because of your thoughtfulness.
All donations are greatly appreciated and we are confident they will brighten the holidays for all the families who are the recipients of your generosity.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call our office.
Most Cordially,
Bob & Chuck, Owners – Directors
Dianne Vitucci, Education Director
Suggestions for Holiday Gift Baskets
- Canned Vegetables
- Instant Mashed Potatoes
- Rice
- Canned Fruit
- Crackers
- Jello/Pudding
- Cereal
- Applesauce
- Juice Boxes
- Canned Yams
- Soup
- Oatmeal
- Pasta
- Sauce