Members of the Byron-Bergen winter season sports teams pulled together to collect more than 400 non-perishable food and personal hygiene items to donate to the North Bergen Presbyterian Church Food Pantry, which serves the local community.
The Holiday Food Drive originally began in 2012 as a friendly competition between teams to collect the most items for donation, and the tradition continues. This year, the boys varsity basketball team led with 180 donated items.
“It felt good to have an opportunity to help the less fortunate in our district,” said Byron-Bergen varsity basketball player David Brumsted. “We look forward to more chances to help the Byron-Bergen community.”
Varsity team members from all three seasons of sports at Byron-Bergen contribute their efforts to district neighbors throughout the school year with community service projects like the Alzheimer’s Walk and the spring Blood Drive.
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