by Matt Hughes
J-E News Editor
AmeriCorps member Rhonda Cruce recently challenged Providence Elementary School students to a “Penny War” in honor of Make a Difference Day, which was October 26.
“All classes in K-8 participated,” said Cruce. “The money donated will go to the Food Bank in Providence.”
The Penny War turned into a serious competition for some students, with several of them bringing in pennies by the bucket load.
“The real reason it was called a penny “war” was because any silver that a student threw into another class’s bucket counted as a negative,” Cruce added.
Ultimately the winner was Jennifer Roland’s class. Students in her class will receive an ice cream party in celebration.
The grand total raised by Providence Students was $225.69, which translates to 6860 ounces of food that was donated to the Food Bank on Tuesday morning.
“The kids knew this was going to Providence’s Food Bank,” Cruce said. “I think that made them more enthusiastic than if it had been going somewhere else out in the world.”
Chip Palmer, director of the Food Bank was greatful for the gift.
“Our food bill now runs about $4,000 a month,” Palmer said. “We go through four or five pallets of food every two weeks.”
According to Palmer, the Providence Food Bank now serves around 450 families, or 1,000 people, every month. Donations in cash or food form are welcomed.
“We are grateful for the Providence students thinking of others,” Palmer said. “Even if it is one penny at a time, it adds up to a lot. I hope they will stop by and visit with us when they get the chance.”
Palmer also added that he also wanted to thank his volunteers. The food bank needs 100 to 120 volunteer hours every week, and he says his volunteers always pull through.
Hard to get items:
•Sugar
•Milk
•Eggs
•Coffee
•Flour
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