The Holiday Spirit of Giving in the Southern Region
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22 Dec The Holiday Spirit of Giving in the Southern Region

Posted at 16:09h in Local Union News by

A toy drive led by members of Local 84 and Hostess Brands brought holiday joy to children in Columbus, Georgia.

Hostess Brands was eager join with the Union after seeing the success and happiness brought to the community following the back-to-school backpack giveaway at the Mildred Library.

BCTGM International Representative Darrell Copeland worked closely with Allen Elementary School in Columbus to identify students who would needed the most support this holiday season. More than 30 students and 11 families from the school were identified as recipientsย of the gifts at the Georgia Title 1 school.

The approaching toy drive piqued the interest of teachers, students, and their families. Each student was asked to write a letter to Santa asking for what they wanted most. Some of the letters requested toys, shoes, and clothing, while others requested bed sheets, comforters, pillows, and even body care items.

Southern Region Vice President Zack Townsend and Copeland read through all of the letters and purchased gifts for the kids at department stores, grocery stores, big box stores and online websites, “To ensure the children would smile on Christmas morning,” noted Copeland.

On the day of the toy drive, there was plenty of smiles and grateful tears. The parents were asked to pick up the gifts, many of which would be the only items the children would receive on Christmas morning.

“This is what Christmas is all about!” said Vice President Townsend.

Pictured here are some of the photos of the Hostess toy drive and the happy families of Columbus.

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