December 9, 2020 - Daytona Beach News-Journal USA TODAY NETWORK
ABOUT THIS SERIES: Founded in 2007, Food Brings Hope provides afterschool programs in 27 schools in Volusia County and two in Flagler County. The programs provide at-risk students opportunities to improve grades, have fun, and receive nourishing food. Throughout the holidays, The News-Journal is highlighting the program by publishing the stories of some of its young participants. For more information, visit foodbringshope.org.
My name is Gabrielle (Gabby) Lopez and I am in the second grade at Pierson Elementary. I've been coming to the KidsZone program since I was a little girl. I think I was 4 years old. My mother attended the class to learn English and she still comes with me two times a week. My mom is in her class doing her lessons on a computer and she puts her work in a notebook. I am in the other room working and having fun.
I like KidsZone because it helps me with my reading and math on ZEARN. Math is my favorite subject and I love it.
When I grow up I want to be an artist because I love to draw and paint.
My favorite fiĀeld trip last year was the Christmas concert. I saw Santa Claus and he gave us candy canes. We ate pizza and listened to music.
I have three sisters: Janet, 25; Selena, 24; and Monica, 14. My brother, Juan, is 19. I am going to celebrate Christmas with my family. I wake up early and get my presents from under the tree. I hope I get a lot of gifts this year. I really, really, really want a hoverboard and a special mug for my grandmother.
The Food Brings Hope program makes me happy. It helps me and my family.
