PALMERSTON – Norwell District Secondary School hosted a community Christmas dinner on Dec. 5 to raise money for local food banks.
A traditional turkey dinner was served, including turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, corn, carrots and a variety of desserts.
Monetary and non-perishable food donations were also collected at the dinner and the school raised just over $1,100 for the Palmerston, Harriston, Clifford and Drayton food banks, with each receiving $275.
The event included live entertainment by the Palmerston Public School Glee Club, Lindsay Lacroix on the ukulele and Alexis Kuper on piano.
“[The] dinner was delicious, well organized, and [we] had a great time,” commented Mapleton economic development coordinator Trish Wake.
The event took weeks of preparation and hard work but resulted in a very successful community Christmas dinner, school officials note.
Student volunteer Simon McCutcheon said, “It was a lot of hard work but I’m glad I had the chance to help, especially during this holiday season.”
Cooperative venture
Both students and staff volunteered at the event.
Prior to this event numerous businesses were contacted by the students organizing the dinner, with the students asking for either food or monetary donations.
The school thanked donors including: Palmerston Tim Hortons, Mailbox Coffee, Metzger Electric, Metzger Heating, Harwill Farms, Vines Turkey Farm, Grant’s Service Centre, Palmerston Foodland, Harriston Foodland, Harriston Bakery, TG Minto, Drayton Foodmarket, Blooms on Main, Renee Beswitherick, Subway and Anna Mae’s.
“Norwell is proud to have hosted the event this holiday season,” school officials stated.
“Without the help and support of students, family, friends, and local businesses the event could not have been possible.”
Norwell Student Council officials extended best wishes to everyone in the community for a safe and happy holiday season.
