Record-breaking 17 tons of donations ‘Pack the Pantry’ at Rockwall Helping Hands

(ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX – Nov. 14, 2019) A whopping 35,910 pounds of donated goods were collected for Rockwall Helping Hands during the Toyota of Rockwall I-30 Classic food drive challenge.

Community members joined students and families from Rockwall and Rockwall-Heath high schools in dropping off a total of over 17 tons of donations at Toyota of Rockwall. The weigh-in took place Friday, Nov. 8, with – with Rockwall-Heath High School coming out on top – contributing 21,950 pounds!

Wondering what 35,910 pounds of food and goods looks like? Check out these photos.

Awesome job by both schools, and the entire community!

Photo by Austin Wells.
Photo by Austin Wells.
Photo by Austin Wells, Blue Ribbon News.

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