We didn't let a few raindrops spoil our Inaugural Kick It for Cans event May 15 at Francis P. Donnelly Elementary School. 5th graders from FPD welcomed their counterparts from Brookside Elementary for a little friendly kickball competition - all with a very important purpose: to raise funds to support the Sabers Food Center, housed at Donnelly. We are so grateful to our wonderful sponsors for their amazing generosity! Because of them, Kick It for Cans raised more than $7,000! We thank Broome County District Attorney Paul Battisti for supporting the cause and taking part in our event, along with representatives from local law enforcement who spearheaded the fundraising event. 

We thank our local television stations for some great coverage of the event:

WBNG: https://www.wbng.com/.../inaugural-kick-it-cans-event.../

WICZ: https://www.wicz.com/.../susquehanna-valley-kick-it-for...

WIVT: https://www.binghamtonhomepage.com/.../svs-kickball-game.../

There are a lot more photos on our website:

The "Kick It for Cans" fundraiser was made possible by the generous contributions of our sponsors. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the following organizations and individuals for their unwavering support:

• Broome County Sheriff's Office
• Cops 4 A Cause
• Guardian Belles Artemis Chapter
• Silver's Contracting
• Reliable Market
• Sheriff Akshar
• Paul Battisti and family
• Jackson Bergman Attorney at Law
• CW Construction
• Mirabito Energy Products
• Community Foundation for South Central NY
• Visions Federal Credit Union
• Sanico
• KHM Incorporated
• BC Sheriff's Department Corrections Employees
• Southern Tier Plastics
• Town of Bing. Jr. Sabers Booster Club
• Meier Supply Co. Inc.
• Nirchi's Conklin
• SA Ink
• Mark Yonaty
• TRI-Cities Construction

Their generosity reflects the strong spirit of community and compassion that defines Susquehanna Valley. All proceeds from the "Kick It for Cans" fundraiser directly benefit the Susquehanna Valley Sabers Food Center, providing essential support to families facing food insecurity in the area. 

The Sabers Food Center officially opened just over one year ago, offering non-perishable food items, meats, personal hygiene and dental supplies, and more to those in need in our community. If you, or someone you know in the SV District, need assistance from the Center, please contact Mrs. Stacey Stilloe, School Social Worker at Donnelly, at (607) 775-9149 to schedule a confidential appointment. Anyone wishing to make a donation - monetary, non-perishable food items, new hygiene and dental supplies, etc. should contact Mrs. Stilloe.