By Rebecca Gilbert | Observer Reporter
Monday, February 14th marked the end of a successful fundraiser by the Green Street Cafe at Mount Wachusett Community College for Heifer International, a nonprofit organization dedicated to ending poverty and hunger and caring for the Earth.
Lynne Franciose, Dining Services Manager for the college, declared the cafeteria’s first fundraiser a success. They have reached their goal of $500 with an estimated the final total around $700.
Franciose became involved with the organization to increase student enrichment during her previous employment as a Culinary Arts teacher. According to Franciose, the organization has been working to send livestock to communities for almost 70 years.
Contributions are used to provide animals, plants and agricultural training to low income, rural families in more than 50 countries. Heifer distributes 28 types of animals ranging from cows and chickens to water buffalo and bees.
Students are encouraged to find out more by visiting the Heifer Global Village at Overlook Farm, one of Heifer International’ s learning centers. The farm is located 30 minutes south of campus in Rutland, Massachusetts. To find out more information, look for materials located in the cafeteria or visit the Heifer International website at www.heifer.org.
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