McKenzie Students Collect Nearly 9,500 Pounds in Annual Food Drive

FINN ROCK: McKenzie School District students capped off their annual K–12 food drive with a record-setting show of generosity this year, collecting a combined 9,467 pounds in food and monetary donations for the upriver food pantry, which serves more than 100 local families.

Elementary, middle, and high school students all took part, with classes competing to gather the most donations.

In the elementary division, the sixth grade class came out on top, contributing 1,057 pounds and earning a celebratory Sundae Bar. Other elementary totals included: kindergarten, 128.5 pounds; first grade, 786.5; second grade, 345.5; third grade, 706.5; fourth grade, 178.5; and fifth grade, 207.5.

Among middle and high school students, the 11th grade class led the pack with 2,696.3 pounds collected. Their win comes with a trip to Putters Family Entertainment Center. Other class totals were: seventh grade, 678 pounds; eighth grade, 109; ninth grade, 2,116.68; 10th grade, 352.2; and 12th grade, 105.

District officials thanked students, staff, and families for turning this year’s drive into what they described as a powerful show of community support.