🥫 Canned Food Drive in Dunlap – Support SCHS Sophomore Class Through Oct 15

As homecoming season kicks into high gear across Sequatchie County, the SCHS sophomore class is rallying community support through a canned food drive that doubles as a way to earn homecoming points. North Star Boutique in Dunlap has opened its doors as a collection hub, making it easy for neighbors to contribute to a cause that feeds people in need while celebrating the school year ahead.

🗓️ When It’s Happening

The canned food drive runs through Thursday, October 15th. 📅 North Star Boutique is open Wednesday through Saturday from 10am to 6pm, but donations can be dropped off any day of the week at the boutique’s back entrance (located by Harris Park parking lot) for those who can’t visit during regular hours.

📍 Where to Drop Off

North Star Boutique is located on Rankin Avenue in Dunlap, next to Patron Mexican Grill Restaurant. During boutique hours (Wednesday-Saturday, 10am-6pm), you can hand off donations directly inside. On other days, a collection box sits at the back entrance by the Harris Park parking lot, making it convenient for early morning or evening drop-offs.

✨ Why This Matters

Canned food drives serve two vital community roles: they stock local food pantries and other assistance programs that help families in need, and they give young people hands-on experience in service and teamwork. 💪 For the sophomore class, every can collected counts toward homecoming points-a tradition that ties celebration to generosity. When a local business like North Star Boutique volunteers as a collection site, it signals that the whole community is invested in both the school and the people the drive supports.

❤️ How to Participate

Bring any type of canned food to North Star Boutique during business hours or drop it in the collection box at the back entrance. If you don’t have spare canned goods on hand, the sophomore class is also accepting monetary donations via Venmo-funds will be used to purchase additional cans. Every contribution, large or small, helps the class reach its goal and puts food on tables in the Sequatchie Valley community.

🤝 Community Connections

This drive reflects a long-standing tradition in Sequatchie County schools: students learning that homecoming isn’t just about football games and parades, but about showing up for neighbors. Local businesses like North Star Boutique stepping in as collection partners strengthen that message. When a women’s boutique known throughout the county for inclusive service opens its space to a school fundraiser, it reinforces that community support flows in many directions-and that every business has a role to play in lifting others up.

📣 What Happens Next

After October 15th, the sophomore class will deliver collected cans to local food assistance programs. The homecoming points earned will count toward class competitions and activities throughout the season. If you’ve been meaning to clear out your pantry or support a good cause, now is the time-mark your calendar and plan a visit to North Star Boutique before the deadline passes. 🎯

Whether you stop by during the week or drop off a donation after hours, your contribution makes a real difference. Bring a friend, grab a few extra cans on your next grocery trip, or send a Venmo donation-and help the SCHS sophomore class show that homecoming is about community, not just celebration. 🌟