'Chill Zone' Drinks and Coffee Responsible for Raising Thousands for One Attleboro School

The students and organizers behind a newly-built had a task and they put their mind to it. They also had a little help from the community's thirst for coffee and various flavored Chill Zone drinks at

Just one day before school let out, the family of Willett Elementary heard the great news that after four weeks of fundraising, the school had raised $2,231 from 11,156 cups sold at the local Cumberland Farms.

"This was an extremely successful fundraiser!" said Samantha Lowe, a spokesperson for Cumberland Farms. 

Margie Kelley, a Willett mom who came up with the idea for the community garden, said she was thrilled with the news.

 "Now that we've built the Willett Garden, we're working to make sure it becomes a sustainable, permanent part of the curriculum," Kelley said. "With the generous support of Cumberland Farms, we'll be able to get the tools, training and materials we'll need to make that happen.

"I am very grateful for the opportunity we've had to partner with a local business in this way" she added. "I want to thank Cumberland Farms, and all the folks who went out of their way to get those coffees and Chill Zone drinks! It's been a great experience!