Organization Gives Back to the Community

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   Chi Iota Sigma gave back the community in two ways; collecting canned food and helping children.

Photo by Linna Jones

Food Donation - Junior Meaghan Jones counts canned food items delivered by students and faculty. The CIS club received a total 869 cans and non-perishable food items Nov. 17.

   CIS collected canned food and nonperishable food items Nov. 6 – 7 and delivered the collected food to the Holmes Chapel Presbyterian Church Food Pantry Nov. 19.

   The club, started in 2001, has collecedt canned food items since the group started for a local food pantry and hosts a Thanksgiving and Easter Canned Food Drive.
The club donated to the Drew County Food Pantry from 2001 - 2005 and since then has donated to Holmes Chapel.

   Terri Cossey, instructor in the Division of Computer Information Systems and former advisor, talked about the act of donating to a good cause.

   “I think it makes people who donate items feel good about helping,” Cossey said. “It helps the community provide for those who need food on their table.”

   The CIS Club received donations of Ramen Noodles, Little Debbie snacks, macaroni and cheese and a variety of canned food items.

   Overall, the CIS Club collected 869 nonperishable food items.

   Lynn Harris, instructor of Computer Information Systems, said the club did great with the amount of items collected, especially with the current economic state.

   The club also held a bake to raise money to buy presents for two Angel Tree children; a 14-year-old girl and a 4- year-old girl.

   The club sold cookies, brownies, and candy Nov. 12 – 13.  The club also received donations from students, faculty and staff to collect and buy items for the children.

   Students, faculty and staff also gave money and donated presents in the past.  Several items donated included basketballs, video games, Compact Discs, dolls and toys, clothes and other items.

   “People in the department are very supportive and we have a variety of gifts for the Angel Tree Program,” Cossey said.

   The club received a list of sizes and a wish list for each child. The 4-year-old girl’s list included:

• Pant Size-4/5 slim
• Shirt size- 4/5 slim
• Dress size- 4/5 slim
• Shoe size- 9

   Three things she would like are:

• A baby doll
• toys
• A bike with training wheels

   The 14-year-old girl’s list included:

• pant size- 5
• shirt size- small
• Dress/skirt size- 7
• shoe size- 81/2

   The few things she has on her list she would like are:

• Sperry Shoes (light brown or dark brown)
• Portable CD Player
• Jordan Gym Shoes
• Bike
• Coat, size Medium
  
  

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