Thanks to a generous donation from Enstrom Candies, the D51 Foundation kicked off the holiday season by distributing thousands of boxes of Enstrom toffee to teachers and staff in School District 51.

Delivered on pallets and carefully packed into boxes, this sweet treat reached every school and support building with the dedicated help of the D51 Foundation Ambassadors. Their support turned this major effort into a festive success. This donation marks the largest in-kind gift the D51 Foundation has ever received.

“We hope this small gesture brings a smile to the faces of those who dedicate themselves to our students every day,” said Doug Simons Jr., co-owner of Enstrom Candies.

“We want to sincerely thank Enstrom for their very generous donation of 3,500 one-pound boxes of their delicious toffee for teachers and staff members across School District 51,” said Angela Christensen, executive director of the D51 Foundation. “Anyone who knows the Simons family knows how generous they have been to the children and teachers in our community for years and years. Doug Simons Jr. served on our Board of Directors for the past six years, and now his wife Shannon has joined our board. They are true champions for the D51 Foundation.”

For more information contact Angela Christensen, Executive Director, District 51 Foundation at (970) 210-4120 and angela.christensen@d51schools.org or Baily Manuppella, Media Coordinator, Enstrom Toffee & Confectionery at (970) 683-2492 and baily@enstrom.com.