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SMART clubs accepting donations at annual "Freeze Out" event

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Students from all three LSR7 high schools are coming together to raise awareness and help those who need it. The Tiger SMART, Bronco SMART, and Titan SMART programs will host their annual Freeze Out event Friday, December ​5, from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m., in front of Lee's Summit High School (400 SE Blue Pkwy, Lee’s Summit, MO). 

Students will remain outside for three hours to raise awareness and collect donations. This year, students are collecting donations to benefit Coldwater and Lee’s Summit Social Services. 

The most critical needs for these organizations are: 

  • Clothing donations, especially coats, new hats, gloves, and hand warmers
  • Blankets

Donations for Lee’s Summit Social Services Backpack Program. The items most in demand include the following:

  • Creamy peanut butter (16 oz jars)
  • Microwavable pasta with meat cups
  • Mac & cheese cups
  • Milk boxes, individual servings, no refrigeration needed
  • Fruit cups
  • Applesauce cups/pouches
  • Cereal bars (i.e. Nutrigrain)
  • Fruit snacks
  • Granola bars
  • Oatmeal packets
  • Protein items: beef sticks and protein shakes

Community members should drop off their donations in front of the Lee’s Summit High School’s main office on the west side of the campus.

The SMART organization provides activities that are alcohol-, tobacco- and drug-free and focus on character development.

For more information about donation items, contact Roseann Hoffman.