Students throughout the Merced City School District are helping to make this a happy Thanksgiving for families in need. Several schools have been collecting non-perishable food items for the annual meal provided by the Merced County Rescue Mission. The organization plans to feed thousands of low income families and those who are homeless this holiday season.
At Reyes Elementary, the donation efforts were led by students in the Leadership Club. This is the club's first year of existence, and the members are already making an impact. They helped advertise the food drive among their classmates and will be organizing future activities as well. The club is made up of 22 students in 4th, 5th, and 6th grades and encourages those students to become positive leaders on their campus.
Reyes also collected cans during a "Trunk of Treat" event hosted by the Parent Teacher Club for Halloween. The admission was $0.50 for children, $1.00 for adults, or a canned food item per person.
Thank you to all of our students and staff members who have contributed to the food drive. The final day to donate is November 18th.
Reyes Leadership Club President (Kayla Alvarado) and Vice President (Alexa Delapaz) with teacher and Leadership Club Coordinator, Ms. Chambers