This was a record-breaking year for the Pasta Bowl with more than 20,000 pounds collected, a 6,000-pound increase over the 2017 total. The pasta goes to local food banks and other non-profit groups, distributing the food for those in need.
“Pasta Bowl provides students with an opportunity to give back by donating pasta at their school and helping stock the shelves of Fishers-area food banks, while raising awareness about food insecurities,” said long-time organizer and HSE School Board member John DeLucia. “We are thrilled that HSE Schools combined to set a new record donation this year.”
Here are the winners in the 2018 Pasta Bowl competition among HSE Schools:
- Intermediate Winner and Overall Winner – Riverside Intermediate: 2,789 pounds
- Elementary Winner – Hoosier Road Elementary: 2,369 pounds
- High School Winner – Fishers High School: 2,096 pounds
- New Category: “Most Improved” – Cumberland Road Elementary: 2,166 pounds, up from 275 pounds in 2017 (+1,891 pounds)