Marlborough High Schoolers Hold Auction For Coronavirus Relief

MARLBOROUGH, MA — Two Marlborough ninth graders recently hosted their own online auction to benefit the Community Cupboard food pantry, which has been working overtime amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Advanced Math and Science Academy students Krishna Purimetla and Ryan Young auctioned off high-demand items — toilet paper, soap, face masks, gloves — using just a Google spreadsheet.

The students were able to raise $1,505 from friends and neighbors, and they used the money to contribute personal protect equipment like hand sanitizer and disposable masks to the cupboard.

Purimetla and Young delivered the donations to the food pantry on May 13.

The Community Cupboard, 255 Main St., which is operated by the United Way of Tri-County, delivers food to people in need three days a week. Demand has increased since the coronavirus pandemic began sweeping across the region due to more people being displaced from their jobs.

If you need assistance, contact the Marlborough Community Cupboard at 508-370-4800. The cupboard is also seeking financial support online. A portion of proceeds from sale of Wachusett Brewing Co.'s Glory IPA will also go toward the United Way of Tri-County.