Because of pandemic precautions, there wasn’t the same level of hustle and bustle, but the interactions and smiles shared between officers, firefighters, and students were brighter than ever.
“This is one of our favorite events of the entire year and we knew we had to find a way to make it happen,” said Hendersonville Police Lt. Mike Vesely. “Bringing 65 kids and dozens of first responders together in one place wasn’t an option this year, so our School Resource Officers helped students with their online shopping spree at their respective schools.”
Every year five students from each of the thirteen Henderson County Public Schools (HCPS) are selected to participate. Instead of being bussed to the Hendersonville Wal-Mart, the students met their SRO, along with another first responder hero, in the school’s media center or computer lab. With the help of the heroes, the students spent a $100 gift card in Wal-Mart’s online store. The purchases will be delivered to their ho
From staff reports
Through partnerships with Flavor1st Growers & Packers and Henderson County Public Schools, Biltmore Church will distribute 1,100 boxes of fresh produce and meat to local families in need Thursday.
“Food insecurity is a challenge for many families throughout the year, and the holidays – especially this year – can be especially difficult,” Superintendent John Bryant said in a news release. “We are extremely grateful to Biltmore Church and Flavor1st for their generous donation of food and volunteer hours to collaboratively meet the needs of our students and their families.”
Flavor1st reached out to Biltmore Church earlier this month looking for an opportunity to donate 2,000 boxes of fresh produce and meat to families with children in Western North Carolina.