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Masonic lodge and local businesses donate gift cards, turkeys and supplies to RSU 23 students
Summary
At its Nov. 17 meeting, RSU 23 school leaders and staff highlighted large community donations: a local lodge and several businesses provided gift cards, turkeys and supplies for students facing food insecurity; distribution to three schools was planned immediately.
At the RSU 23 school board meeting on Nov. 17, high school staff member Erin Dupee introduced members of a local lodge who delivered gift cards and outlined several other community donations to support students facing food insecurity.
David Gardner and Richard Southwick of the lodge presented 63 Hannaford gift cards worth $25 each, with 21 cards designated for the high school, 21 for Loranger and 21 for Jameson School. Erin Dupee thanked the donors and also recognized donations from local businesses: Ron Goulet, manager at Landry’s Shop & Save, and Jamie Bayley, owner of Bayley’s Campground, contributed 60 gift cards worth $60 each (totaling $3,600) to help families in need. Saco Hannaford managers Nick Skinsacos and Mike Ruel added a $100 gift card and donated 20 turkeys; the district planned distribution of 6 turkeys to Jameson, 7 to Loranger and 6 to the high school the next morning.
“this is what Paul would have wanted,” Ron Goulet said, offering a reason the store supported the district’s holiday food drive.
Additional assistance came from the Brunswick supplier to the Loranger backpack program (which has also supplied gloves, socks and hats), a $150 check from Saco & Biddeford Savings Institute to the high school supply closet, and $211 raised at a staff potluck to support student supplies.
The board and staff praised the community contributions and congratulated the Old Orchard Beach high school football team on winning the state championship during the same meeting. Board members said the donations would be distributed promptly to students and families identified by school staff.
The district’s meeting minutes and the video of the meeting were referenced by board members for further detail on the presentations.
