Susan Garrett

Garrett's "S.A.C.K.S." (Students' Action in the Community through Kindness and Snacks) project lets students create "snack sacks" for nonprofit agencies in the community. (Salvation Army residents, for instance, receive snack sacks to supplement the one hot meal per day provided by the agency.) The sacks include sandwiches, fruit, cookies, and other treats, along with cards or letters, and are decorated on the outside to reflect holidays or special occasions. Students also help deliver the sacks. By introducing students to local charitable giving, the project builds teamwork and character and helps foster a sense of community.