MEDFORD, Mass., May 28, 2020 – The American Red Cross
Food Pantry and volunteers from Boston Public Schools will pack, load and
deliver more than 700 food boxes and school supplies Friday for delivery to
school families in need.
Who – American Red Cross and Boston Public Schools
What – Pack, load and deliver food and school
supplies for families in need
Where – 1033 Massachusetts Avenue, Boston.
When – Friday May 29 at 10 a.m.
Every week, Red Cross volunteers and Boston Public School
teachers, parents and volunteers build more than 700 food boxes for delivery to
school families in need. Boston Public School officials also distribute school
supplies to families in the weekly deliveries. Since the pandemic began, the
partnership has delivered thousands of meals every Friday to families in need.
Interviews with Red Cross and Boston Public School officials
will be available.
Short Video of Friday activities - https://youtu.be/6Ygj8UpYWtg
About the American Red Cross:
The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides comfort to victims of disasters; supplies about 40% of the nation’s blood; teaches skills that save lives; distributes international humanitarian aid; and supports veterans, military members and their families. The Red Cross is a nonprofit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to deliver its mission. For more information, please visit redcross.org or CruzRojaAmericana.org, or follow us on social media.