Henryetta Future Farmers of America (FFA) announced that the chapter has been awarded a Yearlong Living to Serve grant of $3,000 from the National FFA Organization.

The national organization provides grant money to local FFA chapters to support yearlong service-learning projects that address needs related to community safety, environmental responsibility, hunger, health, nutrition and community engagement.

Henryetta FFA plans to use the grant to fill backpacks full of food and hygienic products for Henryetta students in need.

Backpacks will be distributed once a month.

FFA members plan to collect donations to fill the bags starting Monday, Oct. 1.

Items needed include drawstring backpacks, non-perishable food items, hygienic products and children’s books.

To make a donation, or for more information, contact Henryetta FFA Advisor Cody Dawson at 918-652-6523 ext. 7726 or at: cdawson@henryetta.k12.ok.us.

The program provided over $300,000 to FFA chapters in 33 states. Grants for the 2018-2019 Yearlong Living to Serve grants are sponsored by CoBank, CSX, Tractor Supply Company, Cargill, Domino’s, Elanco and Sealed air.

For a complete list of sponsors, visit FFA.org/livingtoserve.

National FFA Organization provides leadership, personal growth and career success training through agricultural education to 653,359 student members who belong to one of 8,568 local FFA chapters throughout the U.S., Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

The organization is a national youth organization of 653,359 student members as part of 8,568 local FFA chapters in all 50 states, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The FFA mission is to make a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education.