Middleport — The Meigs County Chamber Student Ambassadors are making a real difference this winter—one hoodie, coat, and care item at a time.
During the meeting on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at the Blakeslee Center in Middleport, the ambassadors sorted more than 300 donated winter clothing and hygiene items to support male students at Eastern, Southern, and Meigs High Schools.
The donations were evenly divided among the three schools and included essential items such as razors, shampoo, body wash, shaving cream, and hooded sweatshirts.
Organizers say the need is especially great for hooded sweatshirts and winter coats for young men, and community support is more important than ever.
“This initiative shows what can happen when students and the community come together—something as simple as a hoodie or coat can make a real difference in a young person’s comfort, confidence, and ability to focus on school,” said Mrs. Susan White, Meigs County Chamber of Commerce Executive Director.
This effort is being led by dedicated student ambassadors:
Murphy Dunfee (Southern High School)
Ava Buckley, Natalie Goode, Blake Folmer, and Caden O’Neil (Meigs High School)
Derrick Barnes (Eastern High School)
Community members who would like to help are encouraged to donate new items at any of the following drop-off locations during school or business hours:
Southern High School
920 Elm Street
Racine, OH 45771
Meigs High School
42091 Pomeroy Pike
Pomeroy, OH 45769
Eastern High School
38900 State Route 7
Reedsville, OH 45772
Seabolt & Co. Modern Apothecary & Spa
111 Court Street
Pomeroy, OH 45769
Robin Fowler State Farm
149 S. 3rd Avenue
Middleport, OH 45760
Every donation helps keep a local student warm, confident, and ready to learn. The deadline to donate is Friday, January 30, 2026.