A Vineland 8th grader decided to once again skip having a birthday party for himself, instead choosing to hold an event to raise contributions for a Vineland food pantry.

As he's done for several years now, Dominic Mercado held the event - a "pasta party" in the front yard of his Vineland home.

Courtesy of Carlos Mercado
Courtesy of Carlos Mercado
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With help from his family, we're happy to report Dominic's party raised nearly $2,000 in donations and a truck full of pasta and sauce!

Courtesy of Carlos Mercado
Courtesy of Carlos Mercado
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Dominic Mercado is an 8th grader at Sergeant Dominick Pilla Middle School in Vineland. The fundraiser benefited Sergeant Dominick Pilla Middle School in Vineland.
Courtesy of Carlos Mercado
Courtesy of Carlos Mercado
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