Yavneh Academy faculty and students were so excited to hold the first Yavneh Academy Turkey Trot in conjunction with Mighty Milers and The Paramus Community Pantry. In an exciting run led by multiple volunteers, teachers and even turkeys, students ran a gratitude race. The Yavneh fifth grade music committee helped DJ, Jason David, with song selection. Yavneh art teacher, Malky Kazam, set up a table for decorating Thanksgiving cards for each pantry shopper’s bag. The Yavneh runners earned turkey bracelets and charms to add to their Mighty Miler necklaces!

During the few weeks leading up to the trot students brought in snacks, cereal, canned goods, pasta and more in order to help stock the shelves of the Paramus Pantry After a morning at Yavneh’s Turkey Trot, a few seventh grade Civic e all of the items Yavneh donated. Each item’s expiration date was checked and then placed onto the proper shelves by the Yavneh committee. Kol hakavod to everyone who donated and contributed to this effort. Yavneh Academy is looking forward to partnering with the Paramus Food Pantry in the future.