LA VISTA, Neb. (KMTV) – Neighbors got active Saturday morning, playing against each other while working toward the same goal: helping pay down the $175,000 student lunch debt shared across Sarpy County school districts.
- Sarpy County pickleball tournament raised $19,000 to help pay down $175,000 student lunch debt across local school districts
- 25% of students in some county communities face food insecurity, with lunch debt increasing by nearly $30,000 in the past year
- 16 teams participated in the fundraiser, though organizers still seek donations to reach their $25,000 goal
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Organizations and businesses across the metro teamed up to play pickleball Saturday morning, but not just for fun. These community members wanted to make sure students in local communities don’t miss a meal.
Neighbors got active Saturday morning, playing against each other while working toward the same goal: helping pay down the $175,000 student lunch debt shared across Sarpy County school districts…