BENNETTSVILLE—The Marlboro County High School Class of 2009 is hosting a food giveaway on November 23 at Townsend Cleaners.
For the last few weeks, members of the class have been collecting food to share with the community so that everyone can have a Thanksgiving meal.
Class president Brittany Hunter said members of the class came together and decided to start a community giveback that they hope to grow over time. At the Food Drive Giveaway, there will be face painting, a bouncy house, and vendors.
“We plan to do this yearly,” Hunter said. “With this being our first year, it’s probably going to be small, but we’re going to have activities. During homecoming, we decided that we wanted to give back to the community and build awareness and help those in need. Everybody is always saying it’s boring in Bennettsville and we want to have other events. This is just our starting point. Our point is to start with a purpose.”
“We invite everyone to come out and support us as we host a food drive on November 23, 2024. There will be giveaways, vendors, activities for the youth, and more. We are appreciatively accepting all donations. We believe that together, we can make a positive impact,” Hunter said.
Hunter said the Class of 2009 also plans to start a scholarship to give to an MCHS senior and to host a back-to-school drive. She said the class hopes to inspire others to give back and take care of the community as well.
“This is not a class competition, but as you mature, you see the needs around you,” she said. “We want to do more and help and get more involved. It has to start. We can’t keep saying we’re going to do something and not do anything. We have to start somewhere.”