MLK National Day of Service Humanitarian Drive

GOODS AND VOLUNTEERS SOUGHT FOR MLK DAY OF SERVICE HUMANITARIAN DRIVE
The Jaffrey Civic Center and New Hampshire non-profit relief organization NuDay Syria are partnering in a humanitarian drive for the 2019 National MLK Day of Service.  In keeping with the theme for the JCC’s Celebrating Martin Luther King, Jr. 2019, “We are all one humanity”, the Day of Service project reaches out to people in Syria caught in one of the worst humanitarian crises of our time to provide critically needed goods to displaced families.  Donations may be brought to the Jaffrey Civic Center Jan. 11-26, M-F 9-noon and 1-5 and Sat. 10-2.  Volunteers are also sought to help sort and pack on Sat. Jan. 26, 10-4 (rain date Sun. Jan 27, noon-4).   The following are especially needed:
Non-perishable foods
New/gently used clothing, shoes, bedding, sleeping bags
Fabric and sewing supplies
Toys and games such as crayons, play-doh, puzzles, stuffed toys, soccer balls
Toiletries and hygiene (diapers, feminine pads, soap, detergent, toothbrushes)
Non-prescription medications (especially for pain) and vitamins
Medical equipment (walkers, wheelchairs, canes, crutches) and supplies (bandages, etc.)
Cookware and utensils (no dishware or other breakables)
Bicycles in any condition (they will be restored by a volunteer)
Tools and building supplies
 
For questions, to volunteer or to arrange for pick-up of large items please call/text Jodi at 562-7033 or write mlkjaffrey@gmail.com.