The Hilton fifth grade classes and a second grade class at Northwood Elementary school held a pajama drive for children and teens affected by Hurricane Sandy. The result is 400 pairs of pajamas and 200 books being sent to the New York City area. The students collected 200 pairs and that was matched with a donation by Carter’s. In addition, Scholastic Book Clubs donated one children’s book for every pair of pajamas donated.
“Our students really took this pajama drive to heart and many used their own money to purchase new pajamas for such a wonderful cause,” said Fifth Grade Teacher Brenda Mashiotta. “What an amazing opportunity for our students to help others in need.”
The donation was made to The Pajama Program, which supplies new pajamas to children and adults around the U.S. who live in shelters, group homes, and orphanages. Currently, the program is specifically helping those affected by Hurricane Sandy. For more information about the Pajama Program, visit www.pajamaprogram.org.
