Contact:

Taylor Stanford

Taylor.Stanford@mail.house.gov

202-225-1976

(WAXHAW, NC) – Representative Sue Myrick (NC-09) today congratulated Waxhaw Elementary School for their very successful 2009 food drive. The school collected 2,742 food items for needy families in the community.

“At a time when families across our area struggle to put food on the table, I am so impressed by the compassion and willingness to help others shown by the Waxhaw Elementary family,” said Rep. Myrick. “Students not only contributed to the food drive, but were able to experience the reward that comes with helping others. What better lesson can we teach our young people, especially during the holiday season?”

More information about the food drive can be found at http://wxes.ucps.k12.nc.us/php/2009FoodDrivewasHUGESuccess.php.

Rep. Myrick has also recognized the school with an entry in the Congressional Record.