Support Our Active Troops – Mission Of Mom’s – 4th of July American Legion

The City of Edwardsville is coordinating with Mission of Moms to collect items for active military. Items being sought are beef jerky, gum, deodorant, personal hygiene items, wet wipes, drink additives, sun block, trail mix, nuts, power bars and other healthy snacks. Items will be delivered at the Veteran’s March on Saturday July 4th. AssemblyContinue reading “Support Our Active Troops – Mission Of Mom’s – 4th of July American Legion”

Terra Cycle Brigade – Collection of waste items not allowed in curbside recycling

This information is from a recent email from Natalie Anderson, a student at SIUE. Please join her email list  at anderson13nat@gmail.com to stay informed. TerraCycle is a highly-awarded, international upcycling and recycling company that collects difficult-to-recycle packaging and products and repurposes the material into affordable, innovative products. TerraCycle is widely considered the world’s leader inContinue reading “Terra Cycle Brigade – Collection of waste items not allowed in curbside recycling”

School Supply Drive – Donations now being Accepted – Glen Ed Food Pantry

Volunteers at the Glen Ed Pantry are now accepting donations of school supplies throughout the months of June and July in preparation for the annual distribution. Items needed – backpacks, calculators, protractors, scissors, colored pencils, mechanical pencils, pencil cases, and ear-buds.  Drive Ends July 21st Last year they helped 250 children. Glen Ed Pantry isContinue reading “School Supply Drive – Donations now being Accepted – Glen Ed Food Pantry”

Shoe Drive – Rain Tunnel Car Wash – Thru June 30th

Rain Tunnel Car Wash is collecting pairs of shoes at both locations for the month of June. They have a collection barrel inside. All types of shoes! As Long as they do not have holes in them, they are accepted! Shoes should be rubber-banded or tied together for donation. The Shoeman Water Projects pick upContinue reading “Shoe Drive – Rain Tunnel Car Wash – Thru June 30th”

Mosaic Pregnancy – Baby Items needed – Granite City

Mosiac Pregnancy & Health Center. Looking to help? They are currently in need of the following for the Granite City Center: Smaller Items – All smaller items must be new. 3-12 month boy onesies Boy bibs Boy socks 3-12 month boy sleepers Diaper bags Neutral bath sets Boy or neutral bottles Desitin/butt paste Baby lotionContinue reading “Mosaic Pregnancy – Baby Items needed – Granite City”

Serving Area Kids(SAK) lunch program in Edwardsville and Glen Carbon – Needs Lunch Items

Serving Area Kids (SAK) is seeking donations of individual lunch items such as: pudding/jello/fruit cups, individual boxes/bowls of cereal, granola bars, crackers, individual soups or mac and cheese…anything a kid might like in a lunch bag. Items can be dropped off at Immanuel United Methodist Church, 800 North Main M-F, 10:30-1:00. Come to the sideContinue reading “Serving Area Kids(SAK) lunch program in Edwardsville and Glen Carbon – Needs Lunch Items”

Seeking Donations of Bottled water, juice drinks, and wrapped snacks – Ends June 30

Throughout the month of June, The Madison County Child Advocacy Center is currently collecting the following: – Bottled Water – Individual Fruit Juice Drinks such as Capri Sun – Individually wrapped snacks, such as cookies or crackers Our organization, located in Wood River, conducts forensic interviews of children who are involved in allegations of abuseContinue reading “Seeking Donations of Bottled water, juice drinks, and wrapped snacks – Ends June 30”