Woodcliff Lake middle-schoolers aim to curb hunger through Project N.E.S.T.

HOW YOU CAN HELP: A group of students determined to minimize hunger throughout North Jersey have begun their second annnual drive to provide Thanksgiving dinners for needy families.

Photo Credit: *Cliffview Pilot File Photo*

Jerry DeMarco

11/12/2012 3:01 p.m.

Cathy Yakomin donates food to the Project N.E.S.T. volunteers. BOTH PHOTOS: Lisa Volpe Yakomin

Yesterday, the students from Woodcliff Lake Middle School set up outside the A&P in Woodcliff Lake, accepting donations for Project N.E.S.T. (No Empty Stomachs Today).

Their task this season goes beyond fundraising, however: The youngsters will collect, assemble and deliver the incredients for the to the Apostles House Food Pantry in Newark.

They’ll be back at the A&P this Saturday. In addition to cash and gift-card donations, they’re hoping to collect:

* canned vegetables (yams, green beans, etc.)
* boxed mashed potatoes
* cranberry sauce
* canned gravy
* stuffing
* canned fruit

MORE INFO: Facebook: Project N.E.S.T.

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