At Slingerlands Elementary School, a birthday party can fit inside a box thanks to more than 60 second graders who have found joy in community service.
Filled with candles, cards, cake mix, frosting, a whisk, sprinkles, and everyone’s favorite—Funfetti—75 “Birthday Boxes” were recently assembled by the students, their teachers, and parent volunteers to help ensure local children can celebrate their special day.
While all second graders took part in organizing the project, donations came from every corner of the Slingerlands school community. The service project aims to lend support to Capital Region families experiencing food insecurity and housing instability…