Goodwill kicks off Salt Bowl fundraiser

LITTLE ROCK — Back for the sixth consecutive year, Benton and Bryant are extending their rivalry beyond the field to positively impact their communities.

Both locations and school districts are encouraged to participate in the 2023

Salt Bowl Donation Drive Competition which began Monday.

Through Friday, Aug. 25, students, school supporters and the community can donate gently used clothing and household items to either the Benton or Bryant Goodwill store locations. Monetary donations can also be made online to the school of choice at Goodwillar.org/saltbowl.

New this year, donation bins will be placed at selected schools in each district. The bins are available for anyone to donate. Those donations will be tallied and included in the competition.

Schools involved in the contest include Benton Schools -- Angie Grant Elementary, Benton High School; and Bryant Schools --- Collegeville Elementary, Bryant Middle School, Bryant Junior High.

In addition to helping fund numerous programs that provide education, training and employment assistance, donations collected will mean thousands of dollars for the school districts and for local families.

The district with the most donations will receive a check for $1,500, along with $500 in Goodwill gift cards to give to families in need.

The runner up will also receive $500 in gift cards and a check for $1,000. The amount of financial and household donations will be totaled Friday, Aug. 25.

The winning district will be named and presented with a check and trophy for bragging rights before kickoff at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 26.