MILLSTONE — On June 5, a breakfast will be held honoring Millstone Township Middle School’s eighth-graders and their upcoming graduation.
According to a press release from the school district, Wawa, of Monroe Township, is donating 200 Sizzli breakfast sandwiches and orange juice for the breakfast.
“We are very happy to be a part of the community of Millstone Township and Monroe. We look forward to serving this community inside and outside of our store. Community connections are very important to Wawa, and we are honored and excited to be participating in this event,” said Carol Healy, general manager, Wawa.
The breakfast also shines a spotlight on a National Junior Honor Society service project, according to the press release. The 21-member honor society is conducting a food drive for the FoodBank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties. Students and community members are asked to donate food items now through June 19. Donations are being accepted at the middle school, 5 Dawson Court.
Marcella Heine, the National Junior Honor Society adviser, said she was proud of the students when they approached her to ask if they could work at the FoodBank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties. The field trip was approved and the students spent a day volunteering at the facility in Neptune.
“Every single member worked so hard to sort through and stack over 4,000 pounds of food for people who need it. Not one of them slacked off or complained the entire day. They got right to work and smiled the whole time,” Heine said.
Principal Christopher Huss said, “I continue to be impressed by the work of this year’s eighth grade class. They are a group of genuinely kind individuals who work together to help others, give back to their community, and set an example for all of us to follow. They truly epitomize the character we strive to instill in every one of our students.”