The African Student Organization (ASO) coordinated an annual PB&J event with other student organizations to put together around 500 peanut butter and jelly sandwiches to help local families in need.
ASO traditionally holds this before Thanksgiving as a way to give back to the community, noting that not everyone has the opportunity or is privileged enough to get something to eat on such a special occasion. This year, ASO collaborated with the African American Male Empowerment Network, The Tenacious Kumi Chapter of Mu Sigma Upsilon Sorority Inc, Alpha Sigma Chi and Psi Phi Gamma.
Dozens of students gathered to make the sandwiches, which ASO delivered to Oswego County Opportunities (OCO).
OCO is the designated community action agency for Oswego County and is committed to partnering with others to improve the quality of life for all and to help create successful communities. This team delivers a needed array of services through 50 different programs to nearly 25,000 individuals annually. This includes meals for the young, elderly and the homebound.
In addition, the private nonprofit human services agency provides educational services to all ages, support for youth, reproductive health services, assistance and housing for the homeless and disabled, addiction recovery services, independence for the disabled, safety for the abused and transportation for all.
-- Submitted by Community Service and Civic Engagement