College Donations Brighten Holiday for Those in Need

Merrimack College's students, faculty, staff and school boosters donated about 118 Thanksgiving dinners, complete with turkeys and the fixings, to Lawrence-based Neighbors in Need this year to help make Thursday's holiday more enjoyable for the food-insecure.

The Grace J. Palmisano Center for Campus Ministry organized the event, led by Augustinian Volunteer Maggie Qualter.

As the donations came flooding in from all points on campus the Tuesday before the holiday, about a dozen student volunteers working out of the Sakowich Campus Center’s MPR organized the food into plastic bins and cardboard boxes and loaded all of it on vans for the ride to Neighbors in Need.

This year’s donations easily surpassed the 102 baskets donated a year ago.

In addition to the basics such as turkey, vegetables, potatoes, gravy and pies, many of the donated baskets included extras such as coffee, baking supplies, nuts, candies and napkins.

 

SHARE THIS ARTICLE

Related News

Photo of Makayla Hutchinson in scrubs standing next to a sign that reads, "Health Sciences."

Merrimack College Senior Turns Tragedy Into Triumph

 |
By: Michael Cronin
After suffering her second ACL tear, Makayla Hutchinson ’25 shifted her focus from basketball to health sciences.
Brady story

A Decades-Long Impact Leads to Lifelong Friendships

 |
By: Joseph O'Connell
Brady Antaya’s official connection with Merrimack College’s men’s soccer team through Team IMPACT, which spanned 12 years, ends this summer as he graduates from high school.
Photo of Merrimack students studying in a classroom.

Merrimack’s Bachelor’s Degree Completion Program Continues Exponential Growth

 |
By: Michael Cronin
The asynchronous online program looks to enroll hundreds more students by next year.