‘Raise the Bar' aims to help feed students in need
JOPLIN, Mo. — Bright Futures was on hand at Joplin's Kaminsky Gym for tonight's basketball match-up against Carthage.
During the games, the nonprofit was courtside with a special event called 'Raise the Bar.'
Attendees were encouraged to participate by donating boxes of granola bars and snack packs.
The program is dedicated to providing weekend food for students facing food insecurity.
Currently, 64-percent of Joplin Schools students live in economic deprivation, with some elementary schools reporting rates of 80-percent.
'It's an item that most kids like. It's fairly nutritious, it's self stable, and we're going to give out 15,000 granola bars this school year so we need all the help we can get,' said Amanda Stone, Bright Futures Joplin Exec. Director.
Joplin High School cheerleaders also supported 'Raising the Bar' at tonight's JV and varsity games by wearing Bright Futures t-shirts.
Granola bars can be dropped off anytime at the district's Memorial Education Center located at 825 South Pearl Avenue.
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