2013 Day of Service: Monday, January 21

Participating Agencies

Shelter House Community Shelter & Transition Services
The Crisis Center of Johnson County (Food Bank)

Food/Item Drive at Local Hy-Vee Stores on MLK Day, Monday, January 21

In honor of the late Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., we will focus on the areas of hunger and homelessness that affect Iowa City and Coralville communities by collecting items at four local Hy-Vee stores for Shelter House and Crisis Center. Please note that this event takes place the day before classes resume during the spring semester.

Buy or bring one or more of the items listed below.
Drop them off with volunteers stationed at Iowa City/Coralville Hy-Vee stores on Monday, January 21.

Items Needed for the Johnson County Crisis Center

Canned Fruit
Canned Meat
Soups
Canned Veggies
Toilet Paper
Baby Formula
Diapers
Laundry Detergent
Rice
Pasta
Microwaveable Non-perishable meals

Items Needed for the Shelter House

Razors
Shaving Cream
Cough Syrup (non-alcohol)
Band-Aids
Deodorant
Adult Socks
Cold Medicine
Thermal Underwear
Hand Sanitizer
Laundry Detergent

Day of Service

This year, in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service, we will focus on the areas of hunger and homelessness that affect the Iowa City and Coralville communities. We ask that when you go home for the holidays, please consider returning with a "gift."

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Opening Events

Interfaith Worship Service, Honoring the Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Date: Sunday, January 20, 2013 Time: 7:00 pm Location: First Mennonite Church, 405 Myrtle Avenue, Iowa City, 52246

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