The Bikers United nonprofit group of West Plains has dissolved as of Wednesday. In order to clear the books, organization members decided to make donations to other local nonprofits, including a $3,393.70 contribution to the West Plains R-7 School District Bridges program. Bridges assists district students with needs like school supplies, hygiene items, clothing and easy-to-prepare food that students can take home over the weekends in an effort to mitigate hunger. The program’s goal is to make it easier for students to focus on learning by helping to address other needs that may distract them. Bridges Coordinator Cyndi Wright, center, said Bikers United donation will be used to provide Thanksgiving food vouchers to 150 to 200 students for the upcoming holiday. Bikers United President James Mayfield, right, thanked community members for their support of the group over the years and said he was happy to pass along the funds to other worthy causes. Also present for the donation was Carol Cooper, Bikers United board member.
