When the Mississippi River spilled over its banks this time last year, many farms and homes were covered by seven feet of water. Residents in Dyer County saw their community flooded, and the damage wasn’t fixed overnight.

When students returned to school at the start of a new school year, they needed crayons, glue, paper and markers – school supplies many families couldn’t afford.

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Across the state, 4-H members stepped in to help, amassing more than 850 items to be placed in backpacks for students. Members from West Tennessee gathered glue and hand sanitizer, Middle Tennessee 4-H’ers collected crayons and markers, and East Tennessee members brought in packets of notebook paper and pencils.

Together, the 4-H program helped its fellow youth and their families recover. To learn more about getting involved in Tennessee’s 4-H programs, visit http://4h.tennessee.edu.