Westchester Community College Delivers Over 250 Thanksgiving Dinners
This was the 8th year of the Turkey Giveaway. The number of students served by the Turkey Giveaway has more than doubled over the past two years. One significant difference this year is that over 100 of the student recipients – due to financial hardships or concerns about taking mass transit due to the pandemic – had their food delivered by volunteer WCC employees and supporters.
The event was hosted by the Department of Student Support Services with support from the WCC Foundation, Department of Student Involvement, Personal Counseling Department, Security and FSA Dining. The Westchester County (NY) Chapter of The Links Incorporate donated meal trimmings from Fresh Direct to complement the turkeys from DeCicco & Sons, and Shoprite supplemented their gift card donations.
“Many of our students are struggling this year due to COVID-19, dealing with job loss, financial hardship, food insecurity, childcare, health issues and loss of loved ones,” said Sophia Piñeiro, Assistant Director of Student Support Services and organizer of this year’s giveaway. “It was wonderful to see so many in our community come together to support those of our students in need. This has been such a difficult year for so many, and you could see the gratitude and joy on the faces of those we served.”
About Westchester Community College
Westchester Community College provides over 24,000 full-time and part-time students with an education taught by award-winning faculty at one of the lowest tuition rates in New York State. The college offers over 60 degree and certificate programs, including innovative programs in such high-demand fields as Cybersecurity, Health Information Technology, Respiratory Therapy, and Digital Filmmaking. The college reflects the rich diversity of its region and was the first SUNY campus to be designated a Hispanic Serving Institution.
About Westchester Community College
Westchester Community College provides over 31,000 full-time and part-time students with an education taught by award-winning faculty at one of the most affordable tuition rates in New York State. WCC offers more than 60 degree and certificate programs, including innovative programs in such high-demand fields as cybersecurity, health information technology, respiratory therapy, and digital filmmaking. The college reflects the rich diversity of its region and was the first SUNY campus to be designated a Hispanic Serving Institution.
Westchester Community College Foundation
Since its founding in 1969, Westchester Community College Foundation (a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization) has raised funds to meet college and student needs not covered by public funds, distributing over $2 million in scholarships annually. Through its fundraising and programmatic activities, the Foundation supports the college’s efforts to provide access to quality education and skills for success.
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