Vermilion 4-H Sheep Donate To Hot Lunch Programs

From left, Carl Barmentloo, Lane Arnold, Lukas Smith, St. Jerome’s Principal Leanne MacDonald, Madison Flanders, Timothy Barmentloo, Ryan Sargeant, and Jase Mudryk at St. Jerome’s School. Photo Lorna Hamilton

In a heartwarming act of generosity, some members of the Vermilion 4-H Sheep Club took time from their lunch periods on October 9 to donate funds to the hot lunch programs at J.R. Robson School, Vermilion Elementary School, and St. Jerome’s School. These donations will help ensure that local students in need have access to nutritious meals during the school day.

The funds, totaling $3,075, were raised from the auction of a charity market lamb during the club’s 49th annual Achievement Day and Sale, held in July. The lamb, donated and raised by a 4-H family, was first auctioned for $1,750, with William Miller securing the winning bid. In a generous gesture, Miller donated the lamb back to be auctioned again, this time raising an additional $1,325 with Webb’s of Vermilion placing the final bid.

Each of the three schools received a cheque for $1,025. Representatives from the schools expressed their gratitude, acknowledging the impact the donations will have on their programs.

“Thank you so much for this—it will be a tremendous help. We feed a lot of children every day,” said Principal Leanne MacDonald who accepted the cheque for St. Jerome’s School.

The Vermilion 4-H Sheep Club’s commitment to supporting local children highlights the vital role community organizations play in helping ensure the well-being of all students.

Bodie Sweet, Maggie Sweet, Bennett Sweet, VES head cook Anne Seymour, Madison Flanders, Ryan Sargeant, and Jase Mudryk at Vermilion Elementary School. Photo Lorna Hamilton

Katie Sargeant, Mackenzie Flanders, Mrs. Kristy Kaye, Madison Flanders, and Ryan Sargeant at J.R. Robson School. Photo submitted