Elizabethtown Area Middle School is proud to celebrate the outstanding success of this year’s Feathers for Families campaign, which raised $5,738 to provide Thanksgiving meals for families in our community. Thanks to the generosity of students, staff, and supporters, the school assembled and delivered 21 complete Thanksgiving baskets, each filled with all the ingredients needed for a joyful holiday meal.

Now in its 29th year, Feathers for Families has grown tremendously since it began in 1995, when the school raised $750 during its first campaign. Continuing the beloved tradition, students and staff purchased paper feathers throughout November, building a colorful paper turkey in the school’s food court as a visual celebration of kindness and giving.

The funds raised are used to purchase all food items at a local grocery store, ensuring each basket reflects the needs of families in the community. Students take an active role in the process—from buying feathers, to shopping for the ingredients themselves, to assembling the baskets and partnering with faculty and staff to deliver them with care.

EAMS extends heartfelt appreciation to everyone who contributed time, donations, and enthusiasm to this year’s effort. The ongoing support of our school community makes it possible to brighten the holiday season for families who need it most.

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