The Rutherford Education Association will host the March Madness Food & Fun Day to benefit the Rutherford Food Pantry on Saturday, March 10, 2018 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The rain date if March 24 th . The event will be held at the Pierrepont gym, located at 70 E. Pierrepont Avenue, Rutherford, NJ, and will be staffed by members of the REA. The price of admission is a canned food donation for the Rutherford Food Pantry. For info…Phone: 201-438-7675, Ext. 4603 Contact Email: mdetrizio@rutherfordschools.org
This event is a Pride in Public Education activity carried out by the REA. Volunteering to organize this event is one of the many ways that Rutherford School District employees give back to the Rutherford community.
The event will feature entertainment, which will include face painters, a balloonist, carnival games, and a light breakfast. A magic show will take place at 10:15 a.m. Various activities will also be available, including games, arts and crafts, and jewelry making. There will also be demonstrations of work completed by students in STEM classes, as well as other student projects. This is the second annual food and fun day event. Last year’s event was attended by
over 300 people.
The Rutherford Education Association is an affiliate of the New Jersey Education Association (NJEA) and represents the teachers, nurses, librarians, guidance counselors, child study team members, custodians, secretaries, student assistance coordinators and support staff of the Rutherford School District. Rutherford PRIDE is an ongoing campaign created to share the education successes of the Rutherford School District with all Rutherford residents and build strong community support for and involvement in our great public schools.
Food Pantry Needs – March 2018
- Jarred Pasta Sauce
- White Rice in bags (No Quick Cook)
- Coffee
- Cereal (Any variety)
- Canned Beans (Black, Kidney, Chick Pea, Cannellini)
- Boxed Macaroni & Cheese
- Canned Pasta (Chef Boy R Dee)
- Canned Fruit (Peaches, Pineapple, Pears, Mandarin Oranges)
- Juice Boxes (any variety)
- Juice (large 32 oz bottles)
- Shelf-stable Milk
- Cooking Oil
- Snacks for children (any variety)
- Crackers (Saltines, Ritz, any variety)