On January 16, 2012, the generous people of our community donated approximately 1678 items, including over 243 scarves/hats/mittens/etc., 527 personal care items, and 908 food items for the Urbandale Food Pantry to distribute. They also colored 30 cards of hope to be given to Pantry recipients. Financial contributions for the Pantry totaled $640. Also donated were 5 coats and sweatshirts that were given to the Urbandale Clothes Closet. These totals include a large number of food items collected after 2pm when the Library continued its Food for Fines program until it closed for the day.
From 9am to 2pm, more than 120 volunteers donated items. Over 20 volunteers knitted scarves and hats on site, and 9 volunteers helped at the front table, and counted, packed, and delivered items to the Urbandale Food Pantry and the Urbandale Clothes Closet after the event.
Thank you for supporting our community and making the Martin Luther King National Day of Service a day ON, not a day off! Start collecting and knitting for next January!
*** Special thanks to the Urbandale Public Library for providing space for this event every year and for its "Food for Fines" program that collects additional items for the Urbandale Food Pantry after this event ends for the day. ***
Collecting Items for the Urbandale Food Pantry
January 16, 2012 | 9am to 2pm
Urbandale Public Library Meeting Room
3520 - 86th St., Urbandale, Iowa
Over the last three years we have collected nearly 4,000 items for the Urbandale Food Pantry. On January 16, 2012, bring new food and personal care items, warm scarves and hats (especially hand-knitted), and monetary gifts for the Food Pantry to distribute to those of us in our community who need help. Thanks to the Urbandale Public Library which will again host our event in its Meeting Room.
also part of the event...
Knitting Together
We invite knitters to come and knit with us for awhile (or just drop off your handknitted scarves, etc.).
Coloring Together new this year!
When you stop in that day, take a moment to color and sign a message of hope for our neighbors who receive items from the Urbandale Food Pantry.
Food for Fines
1 item = $1 in fines
Every 1 donated food or new personal care item = $1 in fines on one patron account at the Urbandale Public Library. NO LIMIT on number of items!
Thank you for serving our community!
Questions about the event? Contact Jane at knittingcare@gmail.com
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