DURHAM, N.C. (WTVD) -- A Glenn Elementary School teacher has one goal in mind- to provide her students and their families with a bag of food to enjoy during the holiday break.
Turquoise Parker started the Professors Food-raiser project four years ago when she taught at Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools.
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She raised roughly $500 for her first event. This year, she raised more than $7,000 in food donations and cash for purchasing additional food.
Parker had help from parents, teachers, current students, former students, and community members.
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She is already planning for next years event.