2008.04.16
Snacks and water popular items on the Drillfield
Wayne Sweeney of Salem, an American Red Cross volunteer, said he had a "great day" dispensing bottles of water and snacks to students in and around the Drillfield.
Sweeney and other volunteers started at 7:30 a.m. today. By 5 p.m., they estimated they had given away at least 60 cases of bottled water -- at 24 bottles a case.
They also distributed snacks. Students lined up for Rice Krispies Treats and chocolate-chip granola bars.
Of course, Sweeney said, the snacks "would be popular on any day."
But, he added, "I'm glad we were able to do this today."
He mentioned one other constituency that appreciated the Red Cross food and drinks at the Drillfield -- the news media.
-- Rob Johnson
