Support the ARHS Sene-Gambian Scholars Program with a West African Meal

West African take-out meals are back! The Amherst Regional High School (ARHS) Sene-Gambian Scholars Program is once again partnering with South Congregational Church to offer savory West African meals (in take-out containers), available for pick-up at the church (1066 South East Street, Amherst) on Saturday, May 17, 5-6 p.m. 

The choices once again are vegan domoda, a savory peanut stew, with a generous portion of mixed vegetables, served over jasmine rice (this dish is gluten-free); and chicken yassa, chicken legs with a sauce of onions, olives, mustard, and spices, served with jasmine rice and a side of roasted vegetables. 

Cash donations to the program are also welcome. Meals are $16 each and can be ordered online at https://tinyurl.com/SGSmeals. The deadline to order is Monday, May 12.

Proceeds will support scholarships for students whose families cannot afford the full cost of the Sene-Gambian Scholars exchange trip to Senegal and The Gambia, as well as the Amherst Survival Center and the Food Bank of Western Massachusetts. Questions about the event can be directed to Bruce Penniman at pennimanb@arps.org or text 413-687-0910. 

About the Sene-Gambian Scholars Program
The Sene-Gambian Scholars program began in 2011. In every even year, a group of ARHS students and advisors make a three-week trip to Senegal and The Gambia and host a delegation of students from West Africa in the odd years. Each ARHS student on the trip to Africa prepares a presentation for the community on an aspect of life in West Africa that interested them, such as government, music, religion, education, or food. In addition to the African trip, the Sene-Gambian club at the high school offers a variety of cultural field trips, speakers, videos, and food aimed at increasing knowledge about Africa in the school and the community. The group’s advisors are Bruce Penniman, Mary Custard, Annie Paradis, and Momodou Sarr.

Read about the 2022 Trip in The Graphic.