As we approach the holiday season, and in the spirit of generosity and empathy, we have put together a list of local, regional, and national organizations to which folks in our community might want to give back. Lifeline Groceries/The Connected Chef A local organization that provides nutrient-dense groceries to food-insecure…
PS17 and Q300 PTAs are co-hosting a food pantry sponsored by the Agatha House Foundation (https://agathahouse.org / https://www.facebook.com/agathahousefoundation/). Agatha House Foundation will provide food to our school communities between 11:00am and 1:00pm on Monday, December 13, 2021. The pantry will be in the PS17/Q300 school yard (28-37 29th St, Astoria,…
We are pleased to resume our annual coat drive collection at school this year. Please bring new or gently used coats for children or adults on Monday, December 13, 2021. The collection will take place between 10:00am and 2:00pm in the school courtyard. For inquiries, contact Q300 Parent Coordinator, Jenny…
PS17 and Q300 are co-hosting a food distribution event between 10am-2pm on Monday, December 13, 2021 and they are looking for volunteers from the school community. This is a food distribution event (not a food drive), facilitated by an outside organization bringing food into communities for distribution. We are grateful…
Community Food Advocates (https://www.communityfoodadvocatesnyc.org), a non-profit organization for equity-centered, high-impact public policy to provide affordable, culturally appropriate foods, shared information about the survey conducted by the New York City Department of Education, Office of Food and Nutrition Services (OFNS). The survey will inform the OFNS strategic planning plan that determine…
Book Culture (https://www.bookculture.com) is doing a holiday shopping promotion (a 20% additional discount) between Thursday, December 2, 2021 to Sunday, December 5, 2021, storewide and online. Book Culture has four stores in NYC, including one in Long Island City (26-09 Jackson Ave). On top of that, Q300 PTA can also…
At the October PTA General Meeting, a resolution was passed to approve $200 per grade for spending toward a grade activity or event that supports relationship building and in lieu of our normal in-person events which are still on hold during the pandemic. If you have an innovative way of…