Heartland Collects Over 1,000 Pounds of Personal Care Items for Those in Need

 

April 1, 2009 – Heartland collected 1,111 pounds of personal care items in our recent “Personal Care Drive” for Neighbors, Inc., a non-profit social service agency serving Northern Dakota County.

According to John Kemp, Neighbors Executive Director, personal care items are always in short supply. “We are thrilled with the results of this drive. We have never had so many personal care items on our shelves, from toothpaste and toothbrushes to diapers and detergent – at least for
                                                                                                      now, our shelves are full,” said Kemp.

Heartland organized the Personal Care drive as part of Minnesota Food Share Month and arranged for drop-off sites throughout the community. “After we heard about the shortage in personal care items we couldn’t wait to help. We’ve had such success with our Annual Coat drive, we knew the community would be eager to help us fill this void,” said Pam O’Connell, Heartland President.  “We are thrilled with the response from the community and would like to thank everyone for their donations.”

Local businesses and organizations in Inver Grove Heights, South St. Paul and West St. Paul who served as collection sites and contributed to the success of the personal care drive include; South Family YMCA, Old World Pizza, Black Sheep Coffee Café, The Grove, Pathways to Play, First Calvary Baptist Church, Waterous Company, Pro Pharmacy and Copy Right Printing.

Pictured Above: Jordan helps drop off items to Neighbors.