BLOUNT COUNTY, Tenn. — The holidays can be hard for families across the world. But in Blount County, they may get a little easier for people in the community.
Students at Heritage High School collected hundreds of items through two different programs. In one program, 215 items were collected to supply the Heritage High clinic. It was called the Unity for Community project, and students collected food, deodorant and household items through it.
The other program was called the Quest to Bless project and students collected items to benefit Family Promise. It was co-sponsored by Chick-Fil-A and students from two classes competed to donate the most items. The winner received a Chick-Fil-A gift card.
In that project, students raised 2014 items including boxes of food, clothes like hats and gloves and drinks. Those items will be given to Family Promise, which helps families and children facing homelessness. They will be a part of 'Blessing Boxes' that will be distributed throughout the community.