Students deliver goody baskets to first responders, nursing homes
Students deliver goody baskets to first responders, nursing homes By Logan Whaley | January 15, 2021 at 7:20 PM CST - Updated January 27 at 6:23 AM
WALNUT RIDGE, Ark. (KAIT) - Walnut Ridge Middle School students spent Tuesday delivering kindness to their community.
As part of the Be Kind Program, teachers and students participated in fundraisers and events, raising more than $1,000 for first responders in the community.
On Tuesday, they delivered 37 goody baskets to Lawrence Memorial Hospital, nursing homes, police and fire departments, grocery stores, and local businesses.
“We just packed those baskets with lots of goodies that they could enjoy while they were sitting and doing their jobs,” said Rebecca Bullard, seventh grade math teacher. “The response was overwhelming, people were very excited to see us, and hopefully our goal is to spread kindness and that this will continue on for someone else.”
The club members expressed appreciation to those who made Saturdayâs event a success.
âA thousand thank yous to all that made the 2020 Breakfast with Santa a success,â a Facebook post on the clubâs page said.
Members expressed appreciation to the âguest of honor,â Clay Sloan, and to Ashley George with Creative Touch Photography for taking photos, as well as First Baptist Church for the use of their facilities.
âWe also would like to thank everyone who came,â the post continued. âEveryone was so patient, while we followed seating guidelines and all other Covid restrictions.â
Donors who supported the event included Rebecca Bullard, Christy Glenn, Brittany Farmer Schmidt, Vicki Leipert, Rhonda Forrester and Walnut Ridge Pizza Hut.