. >> reporter: sue ellen smith's job title may be cafeteria manager, but just beyond the crashing of trays and busy lunch lines, she's in the only helping put healthy food in students' mouths, now she's being recognized for putting clothes on their backs. or more like gowns. >> about 100 dresses a year between prom and home coming, military ball. >> reporter: it's not the normal place you would find a closet full of girls, but these days you can't keep them away. >> maryland. and it's just jam packed full of dresses. >> reporter: the dresses keep >> oh my god. turn around. oh my god, due love it? guys, come here. >> reporter: the runway of this fashion show doesn't matter, because without the closet, these girls wouldn't after dress at all. >> $100 for a dress you're going to wear once. it's ridiculous. >> reporter: most girls like faith can't afford a dress. now they don't have to. last month smith was picked as one of the nation's school nutrition heroes, recognizing her work beyond the call of duty. >> it's got that see-through. i don't think we can wear that. >> reporter: but she