The Hillcrest School Breakfast Club issued a big thank you to Tarpon Energy Services last week in recognition of the nearly three years of service and equipment support the company has provided for the program.
Sara Pippus, a lead co-ordinator for the club's breakfast program and activities, said that Tarpon has been one of those businesses that has been instrumental in supporting the program.
"From the initial electrical work to get the kitchen up and running to the recent renovations for the kitchen, Tarpon has played a vital role. They not only supplied the materials, but also the cost of labour for the upgrades, all at no charge," Pippus said.
"In a community where electricians are in high demand, Tarpon has stepped up and given of their time and resources."
It has been estimated that Tarpon's contribution for materials and labour amounted to $11,733, which includes such things as breakers, wiring, kitchen equipment and installation. In fact, the morning of the thank you event, Tarpon's Trevor Dutka was on hand to assess the electrical hook-up needs for a newly acquired miniature dish washing machine.
Pippus said the breakfast club serves a nutritious breakfast to an average of 70 students every day and it has drawn an excellent team of volunteers from the entire community to help prepare and serve the daily meal while making a connection with the students.
"Tarpon Energy Services' generosity makes it possible to direct our funding to feeding our students who may not otherwise eat breakfast. Hillcrest School extends a huge thank you to Tarpon for their generosity and commitment to their community," Pippus said.
