Helping hungry families has never been so easy, with St. Helena High School students placing food collection barrels around town.
The school’s Interact Club is overseeing the project for the second straight year. Look for barrels starting this week at 15 sites, including the Carnegie Building, Cameo Cinema, Central Valley, the library, the Boys & Girls Club, and all four public schools.
Students will collect food from the barrels and donate it to the St. Helena Community Food Pantry.
“Last year was a lot of fun, but hopefully it will grow more,” said Hartleigh Demchuk, community outreach officer for the Interact Club.
Teacher Jason Kelperis, who sponsors the Interact Club, said last year’s effort was just a “prototype.”
“We’re hoping it gains momentum,” he said.
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Photos: St. Helena Día de los Muertos 2023
Costumed figures attend Sunday’s Día de los Muertos celebration at the Napa Valley College Upper Valley Campus, sponsored by the UpValley Family Centers and Nimbus Arts.
Norma Ferriz of the UpValley Family Centers participates in Sunday’s Día de los Muertos event in St. Helena.
A display at Sunday’s Día de los Muertos event, celebrating a pre-Columbian holiday honoring the deceased.
Artisan merchandise for sale at Sunday’s Día de los Muertos celebration.
A costumed performer at Sunday’s Día de los Muertos event.
A Día de los Muertos display.
A Día de los Muertos display.
A Día de los Muertos display.
Kids work on a Día de los Muertos-themed art organized by Nimbus Arts.
A performer at Sunday’s Día de los Muertos event.
Sugar skulls decorated by attendees at Sunday’s Día de los Muertos celebration in St. Helena.
You can reach Jesse Duarte at (707) 967-6803 or [email protected].