Falmouth High Schooler Meghan Charest Selected as Maine's Top High School Volunteer of the Year!

Meghan, a junior at Falmouth High School is the second student in a row from FHS to receive the Prudential Spirit of Community Award. Meghan started her service in 7th grade by writing a grant proposal and coordinating a community garden in Falmouth to benefit the Falmouth Food Pantry. "I wanted to find a sustainable, effective way to provide healthier foods for the people using the food pantry." Her service did not stop there. She has continued to upkeep and organize volunteers to maintain this flourishing garden which yields about 500 pounds of fresh food per year for those in need. This award comes with a scholarship and a trip to Washington DC where she will attend events with other top youth volunteers from around the nation.

Not only did Meghan receive The Prudential Spirit of Community Award but because she has logged hundreds of service hours, she has achieved the President's Volunteer Service Award. She will receive a singed certificate from President Barack Obama commending her on her tremendous work. 

                                                            (Meghan in the middle)