Afternoon Tea raises funds to feed hungry schoolchildren

Hot Springs School Backpack Program receives the funds
Some of the early attendees of last week’s Afternoon Tea get served inside the 2nd Chances store on North River Street. Photo by Brett Nachtigall/Fall River County Herald-Star
Some of the early attendees of last week’s Afternoon Tea get served inside the 2nd Chances store on North River Street. Photo by Brett Nachtigall/Fall River County Herald-Star

HOT SPRINGS – When tea enthusiast Judy Sweet was asked by 2nd Chances owner Carl Halls if she wanted to use his recently-relocated store on North River Street to host an afternoon tea amidst his vintage furniture and decor, she jumped at the chance to create a new fundraiser for her pet project, Hot Springs School’s Backpack Program.

“I thought this would be a great venue for a tea party,” Hall sai…