09/08/2017
For those in the Peoria, IL area looking to help with donations to the Hurricane Harvey relief efforts: Midwest Food Bank - Peoria Division is looking for the following items as they continue to take supplies down South.
1. DONATE FINANCIALLY
Midwest Food Bank has many buying partnerships, and with our not-for-profit status, we will maximize your donation, increasing your purchasing power. Funds will be used to purchase food for Disaster Relief boxes and to cover the cost of transporting them. Any funds received that go beyond the needs for Hurricane Harvey will assist in future disasters. Midwest Food Bank has many buying partnerships, and with our not-for-profit status, we will maximize your donation, increasing your purchasing power. Funds will be used to purchase food for Disaster Relief boxes and to cover the cost of transporting them. Any funds received that go beyond the needs for Hurricane Harvey will assist in future disasters. To make a donation, visit: https://peoria.midwestfoodbank.org/make-a-difference/donate, and choose "Disaster Relief" for your designation.
2. HYGIENE KITS
These may be brought to our location (9005 Industrial Road, Peoria, IL). Hygiene kits should be packed in 1-gallon ziplock bags and include:
• Soap (bar or body wash)
• Shampoo
• Toothbrush and toothpaste
• Razor
• Deodorant
• Comb or brush
• Nail Clippers
• Wash cloth
3. CLEANING SUPPLIES
If you would like to donate cleaning supplies, please bring any of these items to our location:
• Pressure washers (2000 psi or above, gas powered)
• 5000-7000 KW Generators
• High volume commercial fans
• Portable sump/water pumps & garden hoses
• 10 gallon Shop Vacs (4-6 1/2 hp, 10-16 gallon, option to use a bag)
• Utility & mop buckets & mops
• Standard and contractor brooms & long-handled scrapers
• Flat shovels, squeegees & industrial scrub brushes
• Gloves (rubber coated/string knit and rubber gloves)
• Mold resistant disposable respirator mask
• Shop towels/rags in a box & sponges
• All-purpose cleaners (equivalent to 409)
• Putty knives & large garbage bags
• Large garbage bags
4. FOOD
If you would like to donate food, please bring any of these items to our location:
Note: No glass jars, please.
• Canned soup, vegetables, fruit, pasta, & tuna
• Peanut butter, breakfast cereal
• Mac 'n' cheese, Ramen noodles, bagged pasta, spaghetti sauce
• Toilet paper, paper towels
Accumulated various assets like gift cards, jewelry, phones, tablets, vehicles, boats, precious metals, stocks or commodities help feed those in need.
