Precisely 225 gallons of fresh milk, costing over $900, were distributed to East Side Elementary’s students thanks to The Bright School. Elizabeth Weidenaar from the Chattanooga Area Food Bank said fresh dairy is in high demand from clients, but is often hard for the food bank to provide.The teachers and staff at The Bright School are dedicated to not just improving the lives of their students, but also of children from around the city. When they found the opportunity to team up with the Chattanooga Area Food Bank to supply a gallon of fresh milk to every student at East Side Elementary School, the decision was an easy one.
“It was definitely a high priority,” said Bright School Headmaster O.J. Morgan. “Part of our mission is for our students to become wise and compassionate leaders of the world. This kind of community service is integral to our school.”
Overall, Bright School students contributed enough money to purchase a gallon of fresh milk for 225 East Side Elementary students. Elizabeth Weidenaar, director of communications for the food bank, said fresh dairy is something clients are always in need of.
“Bright School has been a fantastic partner,” said Weidenaar. “We’re very fortunate for the fundraising efforts they put forth and their focus on nutrition and education.”
The donation of fresh milk is just the latest in The Bright School’s efforts to educate its students on the needs of the community at large. The school has also organized weekly food drives with an emphasis on one type of food each week.