When the Randolph-Macon Academy family heard that the Salvation Army was in need of food for the more than 100 Christmas food boxes expected to be put out this year, as well as winter coats, they immediately began discussing what could be done. Within a few weeks, “Operation Help” was conceived.
The goal of Operation Help is to completely fill a 15-passenger van (seats removed) with non-perishable food and winter coats and deliver it to the Salvation Army on the 9th of December, so that the organization has the collected food before the Christmas boxes are packed up on December 12th and 13th.
“Randolph-Macon Academy is blessed with solid enrollment and very supportive parents,” R-MA President Major General Henry M. Hobgood, USAF Retired, wrote in his appeal to staff, faculty, parents and students. “We need to share our blessings with those in our community who are in need of help.”
The event is being sponsored by the Upper School Community Service Group and the Middle School Interact Club. Items may be dropped off at the Middle School Academic Office in Mast Hall or the Upper School Student Services area in Sonner-Payne Hall.
Randolph-Macon Academy (R-MA), founded in 1892, is a college-preparatory, coeducational day and boarding school for students in grades 6 through 12. Students in grades 9-12 participate in R-MA’s 91st Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) and have the option to learn to fly in a unique flight program. R-MA is affiliated with the United Methodist Church and is located in Front Royal, VA.
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