Carbon High FCCLA Hosts Pastabilities Event to Support Community

The student-led event will feature a studio-style shop offering essential items and a pasta dinner to bring the community together.

Published on Mar. 9, 2026

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Carbon High FCCLA members Zander Carrillo and Abby Bryant are hosting a Pastabilities event on Monday, March 9th, from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. The event will feature a studio-style shop offering clothing, hygiene products, and non-perishable food items, as well as a pasta dinner provided by Farlaino's Cafe. The duo has been overwhelmed by the community's generosity, receiving over 1,200 clothing donations, 400 hygiene products, and 200 food items to distribute at the event.

Why it matters

The Pastabilities event is an example of how a student-led initiative can bring a community together to support those in need. In a time when many are facing economic hardship, the event provides essential resources and a sense of togetherness, showcasing the power of community generosity.

The details

The Pastabilities event will take place in two locations - the studio-style shop will be set up in the old Savoy Club building next to Farlaino's Cafe, while the pasta dinner will be served at the cafe from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Attendees can expect to find clothing, hygiene products, and non-perishable food items in the studio-style shop, as well as community resources. Farlaino's Cafe has assured that they are prepared to accommodate any number of guests for the pasta dinner.

  • The Pastabilities event will take place on Monday, March 9, 2026.
  • The studio-style shop will be open from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.
  • The pasta dinner will be served from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

The players

Zander Carrillo

A Carbon High FCCLA member who has been instrumental in organizing the Pastabilities event.

Abby Bryant

A Carbon High FCCLA member who has been working alongside Carrillo to plan and prepare for the Pastabilities event.

Farlaino's Cafe

A local cafe that will be providing a pasta dinner as part of the Pastabilities event.

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What they’re saying

“We got tons of support from the community, and we ended up with over 1,200 donations of clothing, 400 hygiene products, and about 200 food products.”

— Abby Bryant, Carbon High FCCLA member (KOAL News)

“We have everything just trying to put in one place to not only help some people in the community that might need it, but to just get everybody together in the community.”

— Zander Carrillo, Carbon High FCCLA member (KOAL News)

“No matter how many people there are, Farlaino's is ready to accommodate.”

— Zander Carrillo, Carbon High FCCLA member (KOAL News)

What’s next

The event organizers are hopeful that the Pastabilities event will be a success and that it can become an annual tradition to support the local community.

The takeaway

The Pastabilities event demonstrates the power of student-led initiatives and community generosity in addressing the needs of those facing hardship. By bringing together essential resources and a shared meal, the event fosters a sense of togetherness and support that can have a lasting impact on the community.