More than 400 families turned out for Cape Girardeau School District's clothing drive at Central Junior High School Fieldhouse, 205 Caruthers Ave. More than 2,000 clothing items meeting the district's new dress code were available for distribution, thanks to the generosity of the United Way, local retailers and community members. Pictured, Jamie Jones, parent liaison at Jefferson Elementary School, helps sort some of the donated items. Drive organizer Deena Ring, special services director, said the district is grateful to those who helped make the event possible.
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