Mrs. Black N.C. International Ambassador donates school supplies to local students in Gastonia

WSOCTV.com News Staff
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Children in Gastonia are better prepared for the upcoming school year thanks to the efforts of the Mrs. Black North Carolina International Ambassador of 2023, Mallory Foxx.

On Saturday, Foxx and other volunteers gathered at the Erwin Community Center on North Pryor Street from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. to hand out the thousands of items Foxx had collected for local students, including pencils, erasers, pens, and hygiene supplies.

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In addition to the donations this weekend, Foxx also collaborated with four teachers and the Mallard Creek STEM Academy to donate needed supplies through her campaign #BackpacksToSchool Drive.

Other groups contributed to Foxx’s mission including ISI Training, CycleBar Charlotte, Josie’s Faces of Richmond Virginia, private businesses, family, and friends.

(WATCH BELOW: ‘It feels great’: 10-year-old collects, distributes bookbags to local kids in need)