Santa Maria students create care packages for emergency responders in Operation Gratitude

SANTA MARIA, Calif.– Santa Maria High School students from Santa Maria High School’s Family Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) Student Organization made paracord bracelets for military and first responders.

The students took part in the nationwide "Operation Gratitude" project creating the 7.5 feet cord bracelets that can be hold over 500 pounds of weight for emergency situations use.

“Students and their FCCLA Advisors (Mary Foley, Kristin Hammond, and Erin Pearson) had fun getting in the holiday spirit with their fellow club members while contributing to an important cause. They were excited to learn how to make the bracelets and donate their time to show gratitude to our military and first responders.” – Saint Family and Consumer Science Teacher Erin Pearson said.