The Hollister School Foundation has recently received donations from an area business and organization. to help students with meal debts

According to releases from the Hollister School District, the Arvest Bank Hollister Branch and the Branson Masonic Lodge have made donations to to assists students with the meal debts. 

For Arvest, the donation was in the amount of $170 from the bank's annual "Pay it Forward" campaign while the Masonic Lodge donation in the amount of $1500 came through an application of the "Masonic Home of Missouri" program.

The releases from both donations are below from the Hollister School District:

Arvest Bank "Pays it Forward" with donation to Hollister Schools Foundation

In a heartfelt demonstration of community support, associates of Arvest Bank in Hollister have made a generous donation of $170.00 to the Hollister Schools Foundation. This contribution, raised through the bank’s annual “Pay it Forward” campaign, will directly assist with student meal balances.
The Hollister R-V School District and the Hollister Schools Foundation express their sincere gratitude to Arvest Bank and its associates for their unwavering support and commitment to the well-being of Hollister students.

“This thoughtful donation embodies the spirit of partnership and compassion that strengthens our community,” said Denise Olmstead, Treasurer of the Hollister Schools Foundation. “We are deeply appreciative of Arvest’s dedication to making a difference in the lives of students.”

The “Pay it Forward” campaign is an annual initiative by Arvest Bank that encourages giving back to local communities, and the Hollister Schools Foundation is honored to have been selected as this year’s recipient.

Picture above: Klaudia Paige, Kyle David, Denise Olmstead, Kiera Strait, Katie Adams, Kandace Plott

Branson Masonic Lodge donates $1500 to Hollister Schools Foundation

Continuing their generous tradition, the Branson Masonic Lodge presented a check for $1,500 to the Hollister Schools Foundation to help reduce student meal debt. Representing the Lodge were Chris Smith and Floyd Bennett, while Denise Olmstead accepted the donation on behalf of the Foundation.

The Branson Masonic Lodge applied for the funds through the Masonic Home of Missouri, an organization dedicated to supporting communities across the state. The Lodge has expressed its commitment to making this contribution an annual effort, furthering its impact on Hollister students and families.

"We are incredibly grateful to the Branson Masonic Lodge for their ongoing support of our students," said Denise Olmstead. "This generous donation will go a long way in relieving financial burdens for our families and ensuring every student has access to meals."

The Hollister Schools Foundation works year-round to provide resources that enhance student learning and well-being. Partnerships like this one with the Branson Masonic Lodge exemplify the community's dedication to supporting local education.

For more information about the Hollister Schools Foundation or ways to support its mission, visit www.hollister.k12.mo.us/52137.

Picture above: Denise Olmstead, Floyd Bennett