GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — A class of business students at Aquinas College gathered tens of thousands of dollars worth of goods to donate to Mel Trotter Ministries over the last month.

Aquinas College
The students loaded the donated items into Mel Trotter’s truck Wednesday.

Aquinas College
They ended up getting more than $80,000 worth of coats, shoes and bedding—which is about $65,000 more than they anticipated initially.

Aquinas College
On top of that, the Perrigo Foundation donated another $15,000 worth of medication and hygiene products.
This comes as Mel Trotter collects winter gear for its Code Blue Drive, which started October 1 and runs through December 31.

Aquinas College
To donate to Mel Trotter Ministries, click here.