BRATTLEBORO—COVID-19 made it harder, but the United Way of Windham County is doing its best to make sure that kids have access to warm winter clothing. The United Way’s ninth annual Coats for Kids Drive serves all elementary schools in Windham County. Outreach and Marketing Associate Brandie Starr helped organize .
Tuesday, February 23, 2021
With treacherous road conditions, rolling blackouts and busted pipes that led to long periods with limited or no water, many San Marcos families found themselves without access to groceries or the ability to cook their food. As temperatures plummeted and the power grid failed, several local restaurants stepped up to fill the gap for thousands of residents who suddenly found themselves in need.
As the winter weather crisis dragged from hours into days, people began to flood local Facebook groups with requests in search of essentials: water, eggs, bread and milk. In one, a Texas State student implored, “Where can a hungry college kid get some food?”