MONROE, Ohio —

As Thanksgiving week kicks off and communities focus on gratitude, a group of local students is turning talent into generosity.

They're taking the stage for a special talent show, designed not just to entertain, but to make a real difference. Advertisement

“The government did away with the SNAP program and so that leaves a lot of families without,” said Jessica Thorton, Intervention Specialist Teacher at Monroe HS. “We thought we need to do this.”

Students at Monroe High School are transforming music, comedy and dance into something far more meaningful: support for local food pantries.

“I was surprised that so many people wanted to do it,” said student Chloe Dykes.

Dykes first had the idea of doing a talent show last year.

“I just noticed all of the hardship that the

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