Many school groups donate to food pantries, but few students get to actually see where and how the goods are used.

That was not the case for 55 Franklin Elementary School students on Tuesday.

Fifth graders from two classes brought more than 800 items to the food pantry at The Neighbors’ Place, 745 Scott St.

Executive director Tom Rau received the donation and gave students a tour of the building, something students rarely get to do.

“It gives us a chance to explain what we do here … and how their gift impacts the community,” Rau said.

For more on this story, read Wednesday’s print and online editions of the Wausau Daily Herald.