County 4-H, FFA members make a difference

  • Tecumseh FFA members pose after collecting a record-breaking 3,736 items in one hour from the community during their Food Drive Scavenger Hunt on Nov. 13. The non-perishable food was distributed  between the Highland Church of Christ Food Pantry and Tecumseh School Food Pantry. Photo provided.
    Tecumseh FFA members pose after collecting a record-breaking 3,736 items in one hour from the community during their Food Drive Scavenger Hunt on Nov. 13. The non-perishable food was distributed between the Highland Church of Christ Food Pantry and Tecumseh School Food Pantry. Photo provided.
  • Members of Macomb FFA and their Advisor Tanna Southerland, far right, volunteered at the Community Market of Pottawatomie County in Shawnee on Nov. 5. McLoud FFA members have also donated time to the organization, and Macomb, McLoud and North Rock Creek are participating in the First United Bank "Harvesting Impact" program. Photo provided.
    Members of Macomb FFA and their Advisor Tanna Southerland, far right, volunteered at the Community Market of Pottawatomie County in Shawnee on Nov. 5. McLoud FFA members have also donated time to the organization, and Macomb, McLoud and North Rock Creek are participating in the First United Bank "Harvesting Impact" program. Photo provided.

    There are many “elves” in this season of giving, and several of them are wearing blue jackets or green shirts.

    On Nov. 13, Tecumseh FFA set a new record during their annual Food Drive Scavenger Hunt - collecting 3,736 items in one hour, according to their Facebook post.

    “This year’s annual canned food and non-perishable item drive saw overwhelming participation,” said Tecumseh FFA Advisor Ray Pell i…