The Flat Rock Chapter of Tri-M, a musical Honor Society, recently spent money earned by members throughout the year to support local families in need. The group recently took a trip to Wal-Mart to spend the $3,350 they earned through after school sales of snacks. “We bought food and gift cards for 24 Flat Rock families in need,” said Tri-M director and orchestra teacher Kelly Gallman. Each group of kids and parents had a $60 budget to buy non-perishable food items for a family. Each group bought food for three families. “It was amazing to watch us take over Wal-Mart and to see these kids so deep in discussion about what to buy for each family,” said Gallman. “They had to add tax and stay within their budget.” Each family will be given a basket with the food items that were purchased as well as an $85 gift card. Photo/Special.