DOTHAN, Ala. (WDNews) — Students across DOTHAN CITY SCHOOLS wrapped up fall break with a major act of kindness, collecting more than 6,000 canned goods and nonperishable food items to help families in need throughout the Wiregrass.
The district held coordinated food drives at several campuses, delivering donations to the Salvation Army, Wiregrass Area Food Bank, Mama T’s, and The Southeast Alabama Youth Services Girls Home. School leaders say the effort helps stock local pantries ahead of the holiday season, when demand typically rises.
Here’s a look at what students contributed:
Dothan High School:
1,200+ cans for the Wiregrass Area Food Bank
Selma Street Elementary:
651 cans for the Salvation Army
Heard Elementary:
3,131 cans for the Salvation Army
Highlands Elementary:
423 cans for the Salvation Army
Morris Slingluff Elementary:
300 cans for the Salvation Army
Hidden Lake Primary:
278 cans for the Salvation Army
Dothan City Virtual School:
150 nonperishable items for Mama T’s and The Girls Home
District officials say the effort reflects DCS’s focus on service, leadership, and community collaboration — values they aim to instill across all campuses.
