Faculty and staff from multiple elementary schools load boxes onto the back of a truck Thursday at the Conley Road Hy-Vee in Columbia. âThe gift of giving to families in need, thatâs magic,â said Susan Lloyd, not pictured. âThis is what Christmas is about.âEthan Weston/Missourian
On a freezing Christmas Eve morning, more than 20 educators huddled together in a HyVee loading zone as part of a fundraising initiative to support Columbia families in need during the holidays.
Teachers and principals from Title 1 Columbia Public Schools delivered warm meals for two hours Thursday in an effort to âspread love and holiday cheer.â