Retired Perkins School music teacher Maria Walton, who has been graciously volunteering on behalf of the NCSD Music Department for several years to help the Newark Food Closet, is once again reminding everyone non-perishable food, personal hygiene items and monetary donations will be collected at four upcoming holiday concerts in December.
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Walton is asking those attending to bring one or more items with them that will be given to the Food Closet or they can opt to provide a monetary donation.
Noting many students in Newark schools are involved in music, Walton encouraged their families, friends and relatives attending these concerts to help.
The Food Closet, located in the basement of the Emmanuel United Methodist Church at 301 East Miller Street and serves only Newark, Port Gibson and East Palmyra residents. It is only open three days a week _Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 10 a.m. until noon .
Between concerts, food donations can be dropped off at the Newark Food Closet on days it is open or at Citizens Bank at 711 W. Miller St.
Persons who would like to send a monetary contribution may send a check, made out to the Newark Food Closet, to this address: Newark Food Closet, 301 E. Miller St., Newark, NY 14513.