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The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga is spreading a little cheer to military-connected students this holiday season.<\/p>\n

On Thursday, Dec. 17, veteran students and families were given packages packed with school supplies, personal and self-care items and some non-perishable groceries.<\/p>\n

UTC Veteran Student Services, Scrappy\u2019s Cupboard, Counseling Center and Infinite Warrior Foundation<\/a> teamed up to provide the packages. Some of the items given to students are usually available on campus, free-of-charge in the veteran student lounge<\/a>, but it was temporarily closed during fall semester to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.<\/p>\n

\u201cCOVID-19 has presented many challenges for our students, and we want to be a resource in bridging the gap,\u201d explained Veteran Student Services Assistant Director Squoia Holmes.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe hope this small gesture makes the hectic holiday season and 2020 just a little brighter for our military affiliated students.\u201d<\/p>\n

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