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Retired Firefighter Carves Swords to Pay Down Student Lunch Debt
Retired firefighter Chris Monroe carves swords for donations to reduce student lunch debt in Missouri schools.
In brief
Retired firefighter Chris Monroe carves swords for donations to reduce student lunch debt in Missouri schools. Retired firefighter Chris Monroe uses sword donations to pay down student lunch debt at local schools. Originally reported by Valleynewslive.
Chris Monroe carves swords
Retired firefighter Chris Monroe began making swords for his grandchildren and has created over 100 pieces in three years.
“I get texts and emails from kids, you know, about swords and about where they take it and what they did with it.”
Swords fund student lunch debt
For each sword made, donations are collected and used to pay down student lunch debt at local schools.
Donations named for children
Each donation is made in the name of the child who supported his creations to teach value and community help.
“They’re learning a value here, that there are people out there that need help, and they’re stepping up to help.”
Lunch debt impact
Schools serve free or reduced-price lunches to 20% of Missouri students based on household income criteria.
The big picture
Retired firefighter Chris Monroe uses sword donations to pay down student lunch debt at local schools.
