"Over the past three years, thousands of students have come through the deli's doors for Alselwi's 'Grades for Grabs' initiative, which incentivizes kids to earn good grades with free snacks and prizes."
"'These kids are our future,' says Alselwi. 'We're here to help them, we have to help guide them.'"
"It all started with a bet. In 2023, Alselwi made 12-year-old Zameir Davis a bet that if he brought in his report card with good grades, he could get whatever he wanted in the store."
Wail Alselwi, known as 'Wally', runs a successful initiative called 'Grades for Grabs' at Zach's Finest Deli in Staten Island. This program encourages students to achieve good grades by offering free snacks and prizes. Students scoring below 80% can select $10 worth of items, while those above 90% receive snacks, a $100 bill, and a T-shirt. Alselwi believes in guiding the youth, stating that they are the future and need support to succeed.
Read at USA TODAY
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