Other Bank Food Drive-KGY 1240 Radio
I remember a time I was in between jobs and was working a string of part time ones while shutting down my daycare. It was so hard having kids to care and feed and holidays to celebrate with nothing in the cupboard, save what could be picked up at the food bank. And no cash for tampons.
At the time, I felt useless, worthless and broken. I was. I had to find who I was again, still am. I have to know that today I am richer for the failures to be all that. I just get to be me, hands to give, hands to receive. Life is not over until it is spent.
KGY is hosting an Other Bank drive for the Thurston County area. The link above lists off acceptable items and drop off locations.
Essentials that food stamps will not buy. KGY and Little Creek Casino are partnering to support community needs at this time. Drop off locations also.
Even if you do not do this, how do you ask what your neighbors need? Have you let them know if you are needing something?
Repost of KGY info page is below:
I remember a time I was in between jobs and was working a string of part time ones while shutting down my daycare. It was so hard having kids to care and feed and holidays to celebrate with nothing in the cupboard, save what could be picked up at the food bank. And no cash for tampons.
At the time, I felt useless, worthless and broken. I was. I had to find who I was again, still am. I have to know that today I am richer for the failures to be all that. I just get to be me, hands to give, hands to receive. Life is not over until it is spent.
KGY is hosting an Other Bank drive for the Thurston County area. The link above lists off acceptable items and drop off locations.
Essentials that food stamps will not buy. KGY and Little Creek Casino are partnering to support community needs at this time. Drop off locations also.
Even if you do not do this, how do you ask what your neighbors need? Have you let them know if you are needing something?
Repost of KGY info page is below:
 "Many families are in real need of items that cannot be purchased with food stamps or are neglected due to other expenses such as food and rent—yet they are essential for maintaining health and personal dignity. That is the basic principleguiding our 3rd Annual “KGY Beyond Food Drive”. KEY ITEMS NEEDED: Toothpaste and Toothbrushes Pet Food and Supplies Men’s and Women’s Deodorant Baby Care Items Shampoo Bar Soap Powdered Laundry Soap Diapers Razors and Shaving Cream Dish Soap Personal Hygiene Products Toilet Paper Paper Towels Cleaning Supplies Donate at the following locations KGY Radio Studios, Waterfront, Olympia The Mailbox, 120 State Ave NE, Olympia Alley Oop Gymnastics Center, 2643 Mottman Ct SW, Tumwater Southgate Center (Tumwater) : The Gift Gallery, 5113 Capitol Blvd SE Fluffy and Floyd’s, 5211 Capitol Blvd SW Martin’s Southgate Drug, 5201 Capitol Blvd SW Average monthly income of an “Other Bank” family of four served is $650 per month Beneficiaries include the homeless, disabled or elderly and those on unemployment or with minimum wage jobs 20,000+ people served annually and need is growing |
