The Fort Issue 07 November 2020 | Page 40

"On Friday 13th November, representatives from Foodbank came to collect the donations and were blown away by the volume, quality and variety of food items donated by the VIS community," Mr Crichton says. "In these times of uncertainty and hardship it is so heartwarming to see such an outpouring of support for those less fortunate than ourselves," he adds, while thanking everyone for their support.

"Foodbank malta blown away by the volume of food items donated by the vis community"

With Thanksgiving day falling on 26th November, this is a month dedicated to being thankful. "Each year the school has supported the work of Food Bank, Malta, with students and staff rallying together to collect much needed food items to support those less fortunate than ourselves, and this year is no different," Mr Steve Crichton, Service Learning Coordinator says. "However, it does bring with it certain challenges," he adds. Nevertheless, despite the obstacles due to the current situation, the Verdala community came together to donate non-perishable food items.

"On Friday 13th November, representatives from Foodbank came to collect the donations and were blown away by the volume, quality and variety of food items donated by the VIS community," Mr Crichton says. "In these times of uncertainty and hardship it is so hearwarming to see such an outpouring of support for those less fortunate than ourselves," he adds, while thanking everyone for their support.

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