Bloomington preschoolers learn a lesson in giving back this Thanksgiving

Posted on November 27, 2019
Students from Chesterbrook Academy spent their Monday delivering food to Hope Ministries.(Photo courtesy HOI-ABC)

 

By HOI-ABC

BLOOMINGTON – In Bloomington, the youngest of students learned the meaning behind the season of giving.

Our news partner HOI-ABC reports 12 preschoolers from Chesterbrook Academy spent their Monday delivering food to Hope Ministries. The entire school put in the effort to bring pounds of non-perishable food items for those who need it this Thanksgiving.

The assistant principal said the message is much deeper than that.

“Each of the classrooms talked throughout the month about what the donations were for, and what they are going to,” said Jen McClurg, “They talked about their different traditions for Thanksgiving and how we could help others with their traditions.”

Together, the little students donated more than 380 items. The kids also met with Hope Ministries representatives to learn more about what their donations will do to help others.

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