GRIDLEY, CA (MPG) - Over the last few months, students at both Sycamore School and Gridley High School have been knocking it out of the park when it comes to collecting supplies for the fellows in need.

Sycamore school ASB rallied the entire school to help collect socks for a Chico homeless shelter in October. “Sock-tober” was a hit, with over 1,300 pairs donated! After the tubular turnout for the sock drive, Sycamore switched gears and began collecting non-perishable items for the St. Vincent De Paul’s food closet. Over 1,700 items were donated to the community food bank just before the Thanksgiving holiday. At this time, Sycamore ASB is wrapping up “Toys for Tots” drive and Sycamore CJSF is collecting new or gently used coats and blankets.

Gridley High School FFA Students were issued a special thanks from the Community Action Agency of Butte County (CAABCI) for their hard work and generous donation of 616 pounds of food for the North State Food Bank Program. Thomas Tenorio, CEO of CAABCI said “Our greatest joy comes in working with other groups and individuals who share in a common desire to build a better community in this place that we call home.  Thank you for being a such a wonder community partner!”