East End School Students “Read to Feed”!

Students at East End School held their annual “Read to Feed” book sale on Thursday, June 17 and Friday, June 18. The books were donated by the students, and the proceeds will be donated to Heifer International, an Arkansas based non-profit organization which uses the money to buy animals and livestock for disadvantaged families throughout the US and the world.

The school’s Read to Feed Committee feels passionate about this fund raiser because it serves two purposes. Over 2,600 books were donated and sold for a quarter apiece allowing every child to buy at least one book… although, many students walked away with bags full of books and new adventures.  At the same time a hand is extended to children and families who are less fortunate.

Instead of providing disadvantaged families with food or money, which would only help for a little while, Heifer provides families with a “living loan” of an animal. They train the receiving family in animal care, community development, and earth-friendly farming practices so they can help themselves. The family’s health and standard of living improves by the many benefits their animal can provide – milk, eggs, wool, fertilizer, and so much more. The family receiving the animal however, must agree to repay the loan by passing one or more of their animal’s babies to other families in need. These families in turn pass on the gift to another family. Before long, an entire community benefits from the one animal donated.For further information, please contact their web site www.heifer.org
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