McIntosh book drive delivers 460 books to Bloom

McIntosh High's HOSA chapter donated 460 books to Bloom to benefit foster teens and youth, and staff said the donation helped fill a need for materials for older children.

McIntosh High students collected books to support Bloom and the foster families it serves. The school's HOSA (Health Occupations Students of America) chapter led the drive and donated 460 books for foster teens and youth. Bloom staff said the donation helped provide materials for older children, which are less common among donations. Key details: - The school's HOSA chapter organized the book drive. - McIntosh High donated 460 books intended for foster teens and youth. - Books are the only item children may take in unlimited numbers during visits to the Bloom Closet. - A majority of the books Bloom receives are for younger children, so materials for older youth were especially welcomed. - Jennifer Waters, Bloom's Community Engagement and Outreach Manager, expressed thanks and said the students made the donation possible. Summary: The donation adds a substantial supply of books for older foster youth and supports Bloom's ability to broaden reading access and creative development for the children it serves. Bloom described the contribution as helping reading skills and imagination. Undetermined at this time.