NEXT, Powered by NAEC launched an initiative to help local students and families by giving a total of $12,000 to the 12 school districts within the organization’s service area. Each district is receiving $1,000 to support students’ core needs.
School district administrators will direct the funding according to their specific needs and to support one of the following programs:
- Covering outstanding student meal balances, ensuring every student has access to nutritious meals.
- Providing food for students to take home over weekends and breaks through backpack programs, helping to ease hunger among children.
- Purchasing essential school supplies, reducing financial burdens on families.
“We believe every student deserves access to quality education and resources,” said Cortney Varner, NEXT’s marketing and business development director. “NEXT’s donation aims to make a positive impact on our community’s students and support their academic success.”
School districts receiving funding include: Calico Rock, Cave City, Cotter, Highland, Hillcrest, Izard County Consolidated, Mammoth Spring, Melbourne, Mountain Home, Norfork, Salem and Viola.
“NEXT is committed to supporting local initiatives and fostering a strong, connected community,” Varner said.
NEXT, Powered by NAEC is a wholly owned subsidiary of North Arkansas Electric Cooperative and provides high-speed, fiber-optic internet and phone services to more than 21,500 subscribers and counting. Offices are located in Salem, Mountain Home and Ash Flat. For more information, visit mynextfiber.com or call 870-895-3221.
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