On Friday, December 18th, the students at Eli Whitney Technical High School hosted a Holiday Dinner for the Community.  This free dinner was offered to local senior citizens, a local homeless shelter, a local soup kitchen and neighbors in the community.

Transportation was provided to guests as well as musical entertainment from the “Eli Tech Carolers.” In addition to the meal, transportation, and entertainment – all guests were invited to the Eli Whitney Commissary.  This pantry was created through the generous donations  of staff and students and offered over 1,200 items including; non-perishable food items, toiletries, coats, hats, gloves, scarves, blankets, bed-rolls and sleeping bags.

The holiday dinner was an excellent opportunity for students and staff of Eli Whitney to give back to the community and share the holiday spirit.  In the end, though, we were the recipient of the greatest gift – sharing time and companionship with others.

This event was made made possible through generous donations from: the Alumni Association, Eli Whitney's Student Council, Stores in the Community, and Michael Cobb Husband of Hairdressing instructor Joanne Cobb who donated 20 turkeys for the event.