Write a commentA schoolwide effort at Mexico Elementary raised hundreds of dollars for the Mexico Food Bank through a project that combined creativity with literature.
Students were challenged to paint a Styrofoam pumpkin based on a literary work of their choice and then voted on their favorites with pennies, raising $250 for the local food bank.
Mexico Elementary Librarian Dianne Barnes helped set up the fundraiser and procured pumpkins for all the entrants.
“I’m very proud of all the hard work and generosity they showed for such a good cause,” said Barnes.
The winning pumpkin, which raised more than $45 by itself, was created by fourth-grader Ally Rando and based on the popular children’s book series “Fangbone!”
