Winona State University students living on West Campus participated in this year’s Gifts for Winona program, raising almost $1,000 to purchase gifts and food cards for families in the Winona area.

Residents participated in a house competition in which they could earn a point for every penny that was donated. Students Hollie Sell, Lindsey Bucki, Jessica Reagan, Erin Ploeger and Catherine Sorenson helped coordinate the effort, purchasing and wrapping gifts to be donated. A total of 20 children and 1 senior were sponsored through this community outreach project.

For more information, email Sarah Olcott at SOlcott@winona.edu.