Union City school students have risen to the occasion to help others during the holiday season.
School Communications Director Mike Hutchens said students and staff have donated more than 13,000 cans and non-perishable food items to three charitable organizations.
To assist those in need during the holiday season, the school donations were presented to the Feeding of 5,000, Chimes for Charity and Natalie’s Place Food Bank.
The collection efforts were part of the annual Turkey Trot and Pacer Test at Union City Elementary, with Nikki Gilliam’s third grade class earning a pizza party for the most donations.
Union City Middle School topped their goal of 3,000 cans by more than 600, with the 5th graders bringing in nearly 1,500 food items.
(photos: Mike Hutchens – School Communications Director)
