They’re known for their bright yellow aprons and the Tootsie Rolls they hand out in exchange for donations.  

Now all that change people place in their buckets is funneling back into the community.  

The Roanoke Rapids Chapter of the Knight of Columbus presented Manning and Belmont elementary schools, Chaloner Middle School, and Roanoke Rapids High School Monday morning with checks totaling nearly $4,000.

The money will be used by the district’s exceptional children programs for classroom supplies and educational tools such as interactive games.   

The money was raised mostly during the holidays from the organization’s Tootsie Roll drive held outside local stores and private donations.  

“The Lamb Foundation is an arm of the Knights of Columbus. It stands for, least among my brethren,” said Troy Allen, LAMB director. “This money is specifically to be used for people with intellectual disabilities. We’re proud of the money we were able to donate this year and know it will be put to good use right here in our community.  When people donate to us, I want them to know that the majority of it stays right here to help our community.” 

Pictured in the photo with Allen are Sherita Jones, Manning EC teacher, and principal Lauren Hinnant.