2 Boys raise $400 to help a food pantry during the coronavirus pandemic [they made dog treats]

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By Fatima Virrey , Parent Herald Jul 07, 08:38 pm

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The coronavirus pandemic has not only challenged everyone but also made people think of ways to help. Stories of how children and teens step out of their comfort zone continue to spread around, inspiring others.

The two ten-year-old boys from Milton, Massachusetts, are no different. They wanted to help the food pantry near their homes during the coronavirus pandemic, so they decided to think of a way to raise money.

They thought of making homemade dog treats and sell them to raise the money.

Daniel Grant and Max Caponigro are best friends and neighbors.

Why did the two best friends want to help?

Grant and Caponigro live in the same neighborhood, and they always see the food pantry, Milton Food Pantry, near them.

In an article by The Patriot Ledger, Daniel said, "We know people don't have enough food, and we wanted to help."

The two best friends always see that the food pantry was busy helping feed the hungry in their community, especially during the coronavirus pandemic. Max said, "We also wanted to pick a charity that would help with COVID."

Baking the dog treats

The two best friends have been doing this for the last few months, since the coronavirus pandemic. They were the ones who personally bake the dog treats, pack them, and deliver these to the dog parents in their area.

The treats that they bake have three types: chicken, almond butter, and bacon.

They sell each bag of dog biscuits for four dollars.

How did the ten-year-olds raise money?

The money that they make from all the baked goodies that they sell is split in four ways. Daniel, Max, and the Milton Food Pantry, each gets thirty percent. The remaining ten percent goes to buying the ingredients again.

Since the two best friends started their small business, they have been able to donate 400 dollars to the Milton Food Pantry. They wanted to help during the coronavirus pandemic by help feeding the hungry.

Something that their parents are very proud of, "I think it's made a real impact for them to walk next door, see the lines of people and hand them a check," says Sue Caponigro, Max's mom.

Almost everyone in the two best friend's neighborhood has a dog and has bought the dog treats. Even those who do not have any dogs have decided to buy from Daniel and Max. That is to help their good cause.

Learning from the business

At a young age, the best friends are up to making the treats, listing orders, and delivering the products.

The two boys say they have learned so much from the business that they have put up.

Max says, "If you're going to do something, like put up order forms, you have to be ready to follow through."

Daniel, on the other hand, learned how to be responsible because of their business. He added, "Your parents won't always pay for everything or do stuff for you."

Dog Treats by Daniel and Max dedicated an email (dogtreatsbydanielandmax@gmail.com.) for all those who want to reach them out and order. They say they are ready to make many treats as they do not get tired from doing so.