Celebrate Reading: Cranberry Junction Ice Cream Partners with Fairmount Elementary School

(1888PressRelease) Cranberry Junction Ice Cream in Hackensack, NJ, partnered with Fairmount Elementary School for the 2026 Read-a-thon, donating 515 copies of Apple Blossom the Possum.

Bergen-Passaic, NJ - Cranberry Junction Ice Cream, the beloved neighborhood ice cream shop at 19 Temple Avenue in Hackensack, NJ, is proud to collaborate with Fairmount School for their 2026 Read-a-thon and Dr. Seuss-inspired “One Book, One School” initiative. In a generous gesture, Cranberry Junction has donated 515 copies of Apple Blossom the Possum-one for every student at Fairmount School-helping to unite the entire school community around a shared story and a love of reading.

“We are incredibly proud to partner with Fairmount School for this inspiring initiative,” said Mohammad “Moe” Mahmoud, owner of Cranberry Junction Ice Cream. “By giving every student their own copy of Apple Blossom the Possum, we hope to spark curiosity, imagination, and a lifelong love of reading. For us, this is more than ice cream-it’s about making our shop a home away from home where families feel welcomed, supported, and inspired.”

“This generous donation from Cranberry Junction Ice Cream truly supports our vision of building a strong reading culture in Hackensack,” said Tracy Puntasecca, President of the Fairmount School PTA. “Having all 515 students read the same book unites our school community and makes learning fun. Their support helps instill confidence, curiosity, and a lifelong love of learning in our children, and we couldn’t be more grateful.”

The donation coincides with Fairmount School’s annual Read-a-thon and Read Across America Week in March 2026. Each student will receive a copy of the book to read individually and share as part of the school-wide program, fostering imagination, discussion, and literacy skills. Cranberry Junction’s contribution ensures that every child participates fully, strengthening both the academic and social fabric of the school community.

Cranberry Junction Ice Cream has a long tradition of supporting local families, schools, and the community as a whole, making a tangible difference beyond the walls of their shop through programs and initiatives throughout the year that uplift neighbors and foster togetherness. By combining community engagement with educational support, they continue to create a warm, welcoming space that celebrates learning, creativity, and unity. For more information about Cranberry Junction Ice Cream and their community initiatives, visit cranberryjunctionicecream.com