PARSIPPANY — The community youth group of India Culture Foundation aka Parsippany Indian Association held a food drive event on July 23 at ShopRite of Parsippany.
The purpose of the event was to give back to the community and make a difference to those who are not as fortunate as we are. It was also a character building exercise for children. The youth group’s goal was to collect and donate at least 1,000 items but they far exceeded their goal.
Donations collected during the food drive and support from local businesses (Radio Chai 1310AM, ShopRite of Parsippany, Parsippany’s Best Pizza, Patel Brothers and Deep Foods) they were able to donate over 2,500 items to the Soup Kitchen and Outreach Center of Morristown.
As part of character building exercise this event brought out the best in children. This event has helped children develop morals. Values and effective leadership that is necessary not only to excel in school, but also in their personal life.
This event would not have been possible without the enthusiastic participation from the dedicated members of the youth group (Prisha, Riya, Maahi, Dhairya, Dhara, Kush, Drasti, Richa, Heta, Sahil, Pruthvi, Raj, Shreya, Rushil, Darsh, Nishil and Shivam) and support from their parents and Youth group mentor, Mr. Rajiv Kunderan (Executive Committee member of India Culture Foundation).
