Rolesville Elementary Receives Big Check

December 18, 2007 - Julie Brown, a teacher assistant at Rolesville Elementary School, had no idea she would be able to give back to her alma mater through shopping. But that's exactly what happened when she received news of winning a General Mills sweepstakes by using her Food Lion MVP Card to purchase several General Mills products. It was a contest she was automatically entered in as a Food Lion customer.

On December 18, Box Tops for Education, a leading school fundraising program, donated $50,000 to Rolesville Elementary School on behalf of General Mills, Food Lion and winner, Julie Brown. Food Lion ran General Mills' Box Tops for Education sweepstakes in its stores this fall, announcing to customers that the school of their choice could be the recipient of a generous $50,000 check, one of the largest amounts awarded through the Box Tops for Education program.

Mrs. Brown says she chose Rolesville Elementary School as the recipient of the award because she and her family attended the school while growing up. Principal Shane Barham says the entire school is grateful to her and the two businesses. The school's leadership team is in the process of deciding on how best to use the money to enhance the educational opportunities for its 675 students. Mrs. Brown will also have some input. She is currently a teacher's assistant at the school and has taught there for more than 14 years.

Posted by Ashley Smith at 09:16 AM on December 21, 2007 | Leave Feedback

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