The Elkmont based Coupon Patrol (TCP) and its members select service projects throughout the year to give back to the community. Their service project for January was to support the Full Tummy program which illustrated how small things do accomplish amazing things. They used their coupons, shopped the sales and collected items to fill those little weekend brown bags for our children in need.
The TCP donations to The Full Tummy Project were delivered to our Elkmont churches who sorted, bagged and delivered them to school. These bags of love were given to 52 children. We all thank you and ask the Lord's blessing upon you for whatever part you took in this donation, always remember your thoughts and prayers are as much appreciated as the physical items that were donated!!
Dear Coupon Patrol Family,
Thank you so much for your generous donation to the Full Tummy Project. As you know, we minister to approximately 52 students each week. These children are our future. Teachers have informed us that the students who receive the bags have shown a huge improvement in their school work. Please know how much you've helped them and how appreciative we are of your kindness.
Sincerely,
Elkmont United Methodist, New Bethel Baptist, & Friendship North Church.
The leaders of the group, Mandy Hemmen, Alison Mendoza, Maria Burkhead, Phebe Durant, Debbie Pierce, Brad Pierce and, the Administrator of the TCP, Larry Pierce, teach their members, known as "Our Family" how to save money by using coupons, and how to use the skills taught to give back to the less fortunate in our area.
This "Family" has donated each and every month to an organization or family in need since February of 2013. In December, four car loads and two truck loads of donations were delivered to the Homeless Vets and Citizens in Huntsville. In the past CASA and Hospice have received donations. Larry Pierce, TCP organizer, said, " Our leaders or myself could not do this on our own, our members are amazing, with loving and caring hearts, all the credit goes to them."
If you would like to join this group, you can request to be added to the chat group.
The link below is their public page where you can message or comment your request.
Link: The Coupon Patrol Group
Information about the Full Tummy Project:
Full Tummy, is not funded by the school system but by individuals throughout Limestone County. Those students who may not get meals over the weekend are sent home with a bag meal for when they are not at school. These students receive food assistance anonymously. The bags are fixed with specific items to meet specific needs. New Bethel Baptist, North Campus Friendship Methodist and Elkmont Methodist Church participate in the "Full Tummy" program and are excited about helping out.
As they work to fill tummies and change the lives of our Elkmont students in need, we can help by stocking their church pantries. This is a great community service project for those who are coupon experts. You can drop off your items at any of the above churches or the school office.
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