Raymondville R-VII Public School District

Big Success for Jr Beta Food Drive
By: 8th Graders Connor Gale & Kimber Mosley

This year’s Backpack Program Food Drive was a huge success, thanks to the hard work and
generosity of our school and community. Students, teachers, and families came together to
donate food that will help support local children who might not always have enough to eat on
weekends.
In total, we collected over 700 items—more than anyone expected. The classroom boxes were
overflowing with items like canned meals, macaroni and cheese, pasta, cereal, fruit cups, and
snacks. Every item will go directly toward filling backpacks that students in need can take home
each Thursday.
Teachers and staff were thrilled with the turnout, but no one was more amazed than Nurse
Green, who helps organize the Backpack Program each week. “Seeing the cabinets full of
student donations is such a blessing,” Nurse Green said. “Our school and community really
show how much we care about our students.”
Thanks to everyone’s efforts, the Backpack Program will be well-stocked for the upcoming
months. The success of the food drive demonstrates that even small actions—such as bringing
a can of soup or a box of granola bars—can collectively make a significant impact. The
donations we collected will help make sure that students in our community have access to food,
comfort, and support. It’s amazing what we can accomplish when we all work together.