On the evening of December 8th, members of the Susanville Future Farmers of America gathered to ensure that every child in the Salvation Army’s Angel Tree program receives a stocking this holiday season.
The group stuffed nearly 200 stockings – a massive increase from previous years. While the students typically prepare around 50 stockings, the heightened need in the community this year tasked the FFA members with quadrupling their normal output.
To meet this goal, the students rallied support from generous local sponsors who donated stockings, toys, necessities, and cash to purchase specific items in need.
“Our gratitude on behalf of the children we are helping cannot be expressed in words,” said Susanville Salvation Army coordinator Carla McDonald. “We want to thank every business, student, and individual that contributed to the success of this project in such a short period of time.”
FFA Advisor Elizabeth Ammon thanked the students who brought in items and donated money, while also recognizing a list of generous community supporters:
- Kirack Construction
- Peace Officers Association
- Jo Forsyth
- Dena Wemple
- Ranielle Mallery
- Lori Cooley
- NCAA and Shelley Bennett
- Andy Shuck (who hand-crocheted over 100 items to donate)
