The students and families from Whole Earth Montessori School in Bothell spent the past two months collecting non-perishable food items for their annual community service project and food drive.

The recipient will be Hopelink in Kirkland. The lower and upper elementary classes of kids ages 6-12 set their goal at 500 food items and surpassed it.

The upper elementary children will go on a field trip to Hopelink the last Friday before Christmas to deliver their food gifts.

The items will be weighed and valued for the over all dollar amount.