Jackson Heights School Raises $4,000 for Honor Flight through Pies for a Purpose
The spirit of giving and community support soared high at Jackson Heights as the school's Food Service Director, Carrie Harris, along with Cook Liz Rostetter and their incredible cooking team comprising Deb Potter, Dawn Brown, and Angie Chalmers, orchestrated a delightful and charitable pie fundraiser for the Honor Flight program.
In a remarkable display of dedication and teamwork, this culinary squad rolled up their sleeves and baked up a storm, crafting delectable apple and pumpkin pies to support the Honor Flight cause. These mouthwatering pies, selling for $20 each, quickly became the talk of the town, drawing in a tremendous response from our generous community.
Over the course of the last four days, this amazing team whipped up a staggering 200 pies, reflecting not only their culinary skills but also their unwavering commitment to supporting our veterans through the Honor Flight program.
What made this fundraiser even more remarkable was the incredible support received from some of our standout students. Dawson Cochren, Haddlea Kilpatrick, Michaela Hutfles, Emi Fritz, and Constance McAlpine stood shoulder to shoulder with the cooking team, wholeheartedly contributing their time and effort in making and selling the pies. Their dedication to this cause is a testament to the sense of community and compassion that defines Jackson Heights.
The combined efforts of our exceptional cooking team and these outstanding students culminated in a substantial contribution of $4,000 to the Honor Flight program. This remarkable achievement not only showcases the generous spirit of our school community but also honors and supports our veterans who have sacrificed so much for our country.
We extend our heartfelt appreciation to everyone involved—Carrie Harris, Liz Rostetter, Deb Potter, Dawn Brown, Angie Chalmers, and the outstanding students who lent their support. Your efforts have made a significant impact, reminding us of the power of coming together for a worthy cause.
At Jackson Heights, we are immensely proud of our community's dedication to making a difference. Let’s continue to stand together and support causes that matter.