Beginning Monday, November 10, Van Wylen Library is hosting a food drive to benefit Community Action House of Holland. Please consider picking up a few extra items next time you go grocery shopping to help families and individuals who are in need in our community. Donations can be dropped off at the display in the Library lobby.
High Priority Needed items:
- Spaghetti sauce
- Whole grain rice
- Canned fruit (in its own juice)
- Sugar
- Flour
- Canned meats (tuna, salmon, chicken – packed in water, not oil)
- Dried pinto beans
- Peanut butter
- Bottles of 100% fruit or vegetable juice
Donations of personal items are also welcomed, as these cannot be purchased with food stamps:
- Laundry soap
- Dish soap
- Multi-purpose cleaners
- Shampoo and conditioner
- Bar soap
- Toilet paper
- Tooth paste
A complete list of needed items can be found here: http://www.communityactionhouse.org/most-needed-items/
–by Michelle Yost, Interlibrary Loan Associate