By Jim Beers, Contributing Writer
CHESTER — The American Legion Auxiliary in Chester is conducting a Kleenex drive to help out local schools.
Farida Hollaway, Auxiliary member, said, “The Chester American Legion Auxiliary is collecting packages of 3-or-4 Kleenex boxes to be distributed to all four schools in Chester.”
“There is a big collection box in the lobby of the American Legion and donors can drop off their Kleenex packages anytime during operational hours. The project is being conducted by the members of the Auxiliary, but we also welcome and encourage donations from the community.”
The months of December through February are times of the highest rates of colds and flu, so Kleenex and other brands of facial tissues are needed for both students and teacher at all four schools.
Hollaway notes that she would like to have donations completed by November 20 so that the items collected can be distributed to the Chester Grade School, St. Mary’s Catholic School, St. John School and Chester High School prior to the start of flu season.
The American Legion in Chester will host the Annual Veteran’s Day Ceremony Thursday November 11 at 10:00 a.m. That would be a very convenient opportunity for donors to “drop-off” their Kleenex donations.