Schools
Community Pitches in to Help Orono Students Pack 125,000 Meals
Local businesses and residents supported efforts to feed those in need.
On Thursday, Feb. 16, it was all work and no play in the gymnasium of Orono High School. The school's 900-plus students, staff members, community members and local business owners packed nearly 125,000 meals.
The event was organized by Orono High School Character Counts. Its student leaders are David Cook, Allie Esau, Sophia Sodhi and Talia Zadeh. OHS Associate Principal Caryn Boyd is the Character Counts advisor.
ImpactLives assisted with the event. Most recently, its food crates were distributed in Haiti, the Dominican Republic, Nigeria, Afghanistan and Sri Lanka.
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Students raised $25,000 to pay for the food packing. Thanks to all contributors and especially these major sponsors:
John and Susan Morrison
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Lake Community Bank
Central Bank
Select Source International
Long Lake Chamber of Commerce
Old Republic National Title Insurance Company
Pilgrim Dry Cleaners
Lisa Erickson, Edina Realty
Lakeside Wine & Spirits
Albers Jewelry
Steve Albers, RE/MAX Results of Wayzata
Elite Auto
Fiat Wealth Managemen
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