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Breakfast raises funds for book vending machine at LMS

Students wearing "Rise and Shine" T-Shirts pose for a photo

On Nov. 16, student leaders, Interact Club members, Liberty Rotarians, the Liberty Middle School Building Leadership Team, the LMS Lighthouse Team, and community volunteers partnered to host a community pancake breakfast fundraiser at the Liberty Firehouse. The event raised funds for a new book vending machine that will promote literacy, reward positive behavior and inspire a love of reading among Liberty Middle School students.

Adults—including Liberty Rotarians, LMS staff, and parent volunteers—worked closely with students throughout the event. Adults prepared the food and worked in the kitchen, while students served food and drinks, greeted guests and cleared tables. LMS students also performed during the breakfast, creating a warm and welcoming ambience for guests. This collaboration provided students with meaningful leadership and performance opportunities while contributing to a successful community event. The LMS BLT and Lighthouse Team also played a key role in planning, organizing communications, and coordinating schoolwide support for the project.

Local business partnerships and donations

Local businesses and community members generously supported the event through sponsorships and donations. Donors included:

  • ShopRite of Liberty
  • Stewart’s of Fallsburg
  • Newburg Egg Processing
  • Muthig Farm
  • McDonald’s of Liberty
  • Star Bar & Grill
  • Liberty Rotarians

In return, sponsors received public recognition through school communications and at the future vending machine location. The community response was outstanding:

  • 16 Literacy Leader Sponsors – $150
  • 12 Chapter Champion Sponsors – $100
  • 10 Page Turner Sponsors – $50

Event Participation

The breakfast saw strong community engagement:

  • 252 community guests attended
  • 35 student volunteers
  • 34 adult volunteers

Thanks to the combined efforts of students, staff, Liberty Rotarians, community volunteers, the BLT, and the Lighthouse Team, the fundraiser was a tremendous success and moved us significantly closer to bringing a book vending machine to Liberty Middle School.

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