By JAN LARSON McLAUGHLIN
BG Independent News
Donations of food, clothing and hygiene supplies have been flooding into Bowling Green City Schools by generous residents and businesses in the district.
“The community has really come through in many areas,” said school board member Ginny Stewart during Tuesday’s board of education meeting. “Thank you to the community for really rallying.”
But the needs still exist, she added. And Stewart promised to be a broken record on the topic.
The food has been consumed. The clothing has been worn home.
“This is ongoing,” Stewart said.
In September, Stewart reported on the growing needs of students for food, toiletries and clothing. The community responded, with donations flooding in – including anonymous donors writing checks for $1,500 and $300.
“I’m overwhelmed by the response from the community,” Superintendent Francis Scruci said last month. “It’s just another way Bowling Green rallies to help those less fortunate.”
On Tuesday evening, another list of donors was read off. A total of $6,435 was donated to the district, with much of it being clothing, food and toiletries for students in need.
On Tuesday, Stewart listed some ongoing needs:
- Individually wrapped breakfast and snack foods at the high school.
- Simple, inexpensive, non-metal water bottles at the middle school.
- Hats, gloves and jackets at all school buildings.
“I believe there’s a need at all of our schools for that kind of stuff,” even though some of the older students won’t admit the need, Stewart said.
Also at Tuesday’s meeting, teacher Kisha Nichols reported on the Dear Santa Society, which will be helping families in the district for the 13th year. Last year, the organization supplied toys, clothing, hygiene items and food for 45 families with a total of 115 children.
The group has a Facebook page at Dear Santa Society-Bowling Green Chapter. Donations may be sent to P.O. Box 513, Bowling Green.
