One retired firefighter is turning pieces of wood into hope for students with lunch debt. It began in Chris Monroe’s Missouri garage, where he carved wooden swords for his grandchildren. Before long, the word about these nifty handmade creations spread, and the neighborhood kids wanted swords of their own. Chris enjoyed making them, but a conversation with his son-in-law gave those hours in the garage a deeper purpose.
Retired Firefighter Turns a Hobby Into a Way to Help
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Andrew Crawford, a teacher, told Chris how often students carry lunch debt. Some families earn just enough to miss the cutoff for meal assistance, yet still struggle to cover the cost of…