community outreach

2020-2021 food drive

PLEASE NOTE: No food deliveries can accepted during Mid-Winter Break, February 12 - 21, 2021.
Heartfelt thanks to the families who contributed to the MS54 food drive this week. Our neighbors are so grateful. Many are working yet in need. 

If you can — please donate food on a weekly basis. Or, when you order online, have a portion delivered to:

MS54 Booker T. Washington JHS Main Entrance on West 108 Street, between Amsterdam and Columbus Avenues.

Donations are  accepted from 7:30am to 5pm every weekday. 
PLEASE DO NOT ORDER DELIVERIES FOR THE WEEKEND OR WHEN SCHOOL IS IN RECESS!

Questions? Please contact Parent Coordinator Anne Pejovich at (347) 563-5156 or amcintosh6@schools.nyc.gov.
PLACES YOU CAN ORDER FROM
  • West Side Market (they donated hundreds of shopping bags)
  • Whole Foods
  • Walmart
  • Fresh Direct
  • Amazon Wish List

SUGGESTED NON-PERISHABLE PANTRY ITEMS
  • dry pasta
  • beans (dried and canned)
  • rice
  • nuts
  • tomato sauce
  • peanut butter
  • jelly
  • canned tuna
  • sardines
  • soup
  • cooking oil
  • breakfast cereal
  • oatmeal
  • baby food
  • shelf-stable milk such as Parmalat
  • applesauce
  • snacks
  • basically anything in boxes, cans and jars that families often need for meals

2019-2020 Outreach efforts

  • Fundraising Support for PS145 Recess Activities
  • Project Cicero Book Drive
  • Book Collection for PS87 Book Fair
  • 1000 Turkey Challenge
  • Winter Coat Drive
  • Amazon Gift Drive for Families in Need