East Natchitoches Elementary school participated in the Food Bank of Central Louisiana Christmas Cheer Food Drive.  East collected 2,223 cans and non-perishable food items for those in the community.  Mrs. Nelson/Demars and Mrs. Palmer/Lloyd combined classes collected the most can goods and non-perishable items in the school. These classes collected a total of 619 items. Pictured are Principal Dr. Brossette; Mrs. Palmer and Mrs. Lloyd class: Jermaine Carter, Tramarkus Collins, Nicholas Johnson, Iyanna Manning, Cedric McClinton, Tahj Smith, Jocelyn St Andry, DaCarlos Thompson, and Makiyah Washington; Mrs. Nelson and Mrs. Demars class: Samantha Bradley, Jabaran Brown, Sha’Quarius, Tyler Lucas, Bennie Pier, Shakela Pier and Amare Warren.