PARSIPPANY — More Parsippany residents will be able to enjoy the Thanksgiving bounty this season thanks to the collective donations of Parsippany teachers to the town’s Emergency Food Pantry.
Parsippany-Troy Hills Mayor James Barberio accepted the $1,214 donation on behalf of the Parsippany Emergency Food Pantry today at the Parsippany Community Center. Also receiving the check was Michelle Picone of the Food Pantry. “We are indeed grateful to the teachers of Parsippany”, Picone said. “Many of our residents will have a plentiful Thanksgiving as a result of the PTHEA’s efforts.”
This marks the third consecutive year that the PTHEA has spearheaded the holiday drive. The 700 plus members of the teachers’ association in all 14 of Parsippany’s public schools have once again been contributing spare coins, bills, change and more in each building since the beginning of the school year. While the majority of the funds came from individual teachers, many secretaries, administrators, custodians and visitors to the school buildings joined the cause as well.
The Parsippany Food Pantry collects and distributes food items for residents in need on an ongoing basis. Donations may be made in person or by calling (973) 263-‐7163.
