SANFORD CENTER PARTNERS WITH MIDDLE SCHOOLERS FOR THANKSGIVING MEALS

OVER 200 LOCAL FAMILIES WILL HAVE A HAPPY THANKSGIVING DUE TO THE EFFORTS OF SIOUX CITY'S SANFORD CENTER AND MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS.
STAFF MEMBERS AND VOLUNTEERS DELIVERED FOOD BASKETS TO THOSE FAMILIES TUESDAY.

PROGRAM DIRECTOR FITZ GRANT SAYS THE SANFORD CENTER STARTED THE EFFORT OVER 20 YEARS AGO:



GRANT SAYS THE STUDENTS RAISE MONEY TO BUY THE TURKEYS AND THE CENTER ALSO RECEIVES FOOD DONATIONS FROM LOCAL COMPANIES. HE SAYS THE MIDDLE SCHOOL HELPERS GET A SENSE OF GRATIFICATION FROM PARTICIPATING:



GRANT SAYS THE PROGRAM STARTED WITH 20 FAMILIES, BUT NOW PROVIDES THANKSGIVING DINNER FOR OVER 200.  HE SAYS THEY BUILD THEIR LIST FROM WORD OF MOUTH AND REFERRALS FROM THE COMMUNITY.