SUNY Canton Students Give Back at Local Soup Kitchen

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Gary W. Ennis, an Electrical Engineering Technology major from Carthage and an Alpha Theta Gamma fraternity brother, prepares soup at the Grace Episcopal Church’s Friday Soup Kitchen.

CANTON, NY (05/16/2013)(readMedia)-- Members of SUNY Canton's Greek organizations volunteer their time to help feed those in need at Grace Episcopal Church's Friday Soup Kitchen in Canton.

Sorority and fraternity members help prepare and serve the food, and according to the Rev. Evette E. Austin, Grace Episcopal's priest, their contributions extend beyond the kitchen.

"The students are very helpful and kind to everyone," Austin said. "They take the time to assist the elderly and make them feel comfortable here."

Austin, who is also a SUNY Canton campus minister, said another part of the students' responsibilities is to prepare take-home meals for the guests.

Martyna M. Crisafulli, a Law Enforcement Leadership major from Albany and member of Kappa Xi Omega sorority, said that she enjoys volunteering at the church.

"The best part about working here is being able to interact with the community members," she said.

In addition to student volunteers, SUNY Canton's Greek Council donates funding to purchase ingredients for the meals. The council raised approximately $700 for the Soup Kitchen and the Church and Community Program Food Pantry in Canton.

The Soup Kitchen is open from 4:30 to 6 p.m. on the first, second and fourth Fridays of the month. For more information, call 386-3714.

SUNY Canton offers a variety of career-driven bachelor's degrees in addition to its associate and certificate programs. In the past year, the College added two new bachelor's degrees and expanded its facilities with a new athletic center, nicknamed Roos House, and the Grasse River Suites Residence Hall. The College's faculty members are noted for their professional real-world experience in addition to their academic credentials. SUNY Canton OnLine offers flexible and convenient online courses and programs. The College's 14 athletic teams compete as provisional members of the NCAA Division III as well as the USCAA.

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