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Sussex Academy student runs donation drive for veterans
January 30, 2025
Sussex Academy students and siblings (l-r) Jack Thomas and Grace Thomas delivered gift bags full of items for veterans to Kent and Sussex County VA Homeless Coordinator Lisa Lincoln and Sussex VA Outpatient Clinic Administrative Lead Natalie Baker. SUBMITTED PHOTOS
Each bag included a blanket, an insulated water bottle, a hat, gloves, hand warmers, a scarf, toothbrush/toothpaste, a second foldable backpack, toiletries, a poncho, wipes and a holiday greeting card handmade by Sussex Academy elementary students.
After coordinating a holiday collection drive for veterans, Sussex Academy sophomore Jack Thomas assembled 50 bags full of items for veterans in Sussex and Kent counties.
Each bag included a blanket, an insulated water bottle, a hat, gloves, hand warmers, a scarf, toothbrush/toothpaste, a second foldable backpack, toiletries, a poncho, wipes and a holiday greeting card handmade by Sussex Academy elementary students.
Veterans at the VA Sussex County Outpatient Clinic also received gift bags with gloves, hats and handmade cards from the elementary students.
