Drew Butler
dbutler@gannett.com
Christmas is coming early for students at Charles Evans, Lincoln and Jefferson Elementary Schools. Later today every child will be receiving a goody bag with a hat, gloves, a candy cane and fruit snacks courtesy of the First Presbyterian Church Mission and Outreach Team.
Lori Hoke, a member of the Mission and Outreach Team, said 823 students in total will receive the hats and gloves. While they have done similar gift bags in years past, this year they are making more than ever before.
“We’ve been doing this for several years, but we decided to do all of the elementary schools in Ardmore School District this year because of COVID,” Hoke said. “I read in an article that Heroes with Hope had said the top three things they need for children in our area are socks, underwear and gloves.”