By MIKE COURSON
Great Bend Post
The first day of school for most Great Bend High School students was Aug. 15. Along with the opening of the new school year, the Panther Pantry is also back in service providing goods to students who may need them. Aaron Andrews, broker at MPIRE Realty in Great Bend, said the business was once again pleased to make a sizeable donation to the pantry.
"Somebody had suggested there was a big need at the high school level for take-home foods, dry foods, and hygiene products," he said. "From an office level, I just have all the agents donate money and our office matches whatever they donate."
MPIRE Realty teamed up with Kansas Trophy Experience last year for a pair of Trophies to the Table events. Using excess meat from out-of-town hunters and a pair of local meat processors, the entities handed out some 500 pounds of meat to families last school year. MPIRE also kicked off last year with a donation to the Panther Pantry, and Andrews said the group makes similar donations in Claflin and Hoisington.
Donations of food or hygiene products are always welcome at the Panther Pantry. Anyone wishing to donate can call Great Bend High School at (620) 793-1521.