SOUTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. -- Students and faculty members at South Kingstown High School are making sure that kids from less-fortunate families have something under the Christmas tree this year.
The students were wrapping presents Monday, many of them bought by the students with their own money.
Each year, the National Education Association Rhode Island, one of the largest teacher's unions, runs a program called the Gingerbread Express.
It identifies families throughout the state who feel they cannot get their kids Christmas presents. They fill out cut-out gingerbread pictures with their requests.
"This year the NEA is doing over 1,300 families, so the students and faculty at South Kingstown High School decided that we would take on 50," said Cheryl Leaver, a school counselor.
Brandon McCaffrey, a junior, said taking a few bucks out of his pocket for the gifts of coats, hats and other things is well worth it.
"We all bring in about $2, and I did a lot of the wrapping. It was fun. I enjoyed it," McCaffrey said.
For Emily Cotter, a senior, the Gingerbread Express is sensitive to the needs of other kids.
"We do what we can. We help the kids who signed up. It sucks that some kids can't get presents though," Cotter said.
Sophomore Fred Crudale said giving to those in need is a good thing.
"I feel bad for the kids because their families aren't as fortunate as others," Crudale said.
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