FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
September 29, 2025
Recently, a group of creative students from Jevonne Keller McCoy Elementary School lent their talents to a meaningful cause by partnering with the G.V. (Sonny) Montgomery VA Medical Center’s Food Pantry program. These students took on the important task of decorating donation boxes that will be used to collect food and supplies for veterans and their families in need.
Using their artistic flair and imagination, the students transformed plain cardboard boxes into vibrant, eye-catching collection points designed to inspire generosity within the community. Their thoughtful contributions were more than just decorative according to Medical Center CEO Michael Renfrow, the students’ work, “...played a direct role in ensuring Veterans have access to nutritious meals through our monthly Drive-Thru Food Pantries.”
The talented fifth-grade students who participated in this project included Demon Myers, Aiden Little, Terence Walker, Khe’tima Brown, Talayshia Epps, Karman Levy, and Cashmere Lee.
Mr. Renfrow also expressed deep gratitude to district administrators Dr. Tulwana Belcher, Dr. Sharon Brown, Ms. Lakecia Martin, and Ms. Tommisha Johnson for their leadership in organizing and supporting the initiative. “Your leadership and dedication embody the spirit of service that uplifts our entire community,” he said.
The decorated donation boxes will be placed at every entrance of the school building, serving not only as collection points but also as visual reminders of our collective commitment to honoring and supporting those who have served our country.