Poplar Springs hosts 38th Annual Giving Feast
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MERIDIAN, MS – December 19, 2024 — Poplar Springs Elementary School hosted its 38th annual Giving Feast today, an event that showcased the heartwarming spirit of the holiday season and the community’s dedication to giving back.
The Giving Feast featured festive holiday performances from students across all grade levels, filling the school with music, cheer, and joy. The event’s highlight was a special guest appearance by Santa Claus and his reindeer, delighting children and adults alike. Families and community members gathered to celebrate, share in the festivities, and support a cause that truly embodies the season of giving.
During the event, it was revealed that the students, staff, and community members collectively donated over 220 toys to the Wesley House which will brighten the holidays for children in need. This impressive achievement underscores the incredible generosity and compassion of the Poplar Springs community.
“It means a lot — our students are wanting to instill a way to give back to the community and help those is need,” said Yolanda Davis, Poplar Springs Elementary School Principal. “We continue this tradition 38 years later and they understand the true meaning of giving back and helping those in need.”
The annual event began in 1986, when then principal Sylvia Autry, wanted to have an event where students could learn the importance of giving back to those who are less fortunate.
“Oh, is such a blessing,” said Andrea Moore, Wesley House Outreach Coordinator and Family Advocate. “When the curtain opened and the kids started yelling, it means so much, not only to the community, but it means so much to me and those of us at the Wesley House that that spirit of giving is still alive.”
Poplar Springs Elementary extends its heartfelt thanks to everyone who participated in making this year’s Giving Feast a success. The school looks forward to continuing this meaningful tradition for many years to come.
“The selflessness and being able to say, ‘Hey,’ I know that there is need in the community,” said Davis. “Let’s come together and continue what those students at Poplar Springs in the past has done.”
