Eastside Food And School Supply Drive Planned This Weekend

Kirkland WA

26 August, 2021

5:31 PM

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KIRKLAND, WA — Ismaili CIVIC is hosting a two-day donation event in Kirkland this weekend, seeking some essentials for families in need and school supplies to equip kids heading back to the classroom. Neighbors can find the drop-off event both Saturday, Aug. 28, and Sunday, Aug. 29, at the Ismaili Jamatkhana in Totem Lake. Food and school supply drive: Date: Aug. 28 - Aug. 29, 2021Time: 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.Location: 12505 115th Ave NE, Building DThe event is designed to be safe and contactless, and visitors need only pack their donations in a box and place it in the trunk before arriving, so volunteers can easily unload them. Donors are also asked to wear their face coverings. Suggested food donations include: Canned proteinsPeanut butterCanned fruit (low sugar)Canned vegetables (low sodium)White and brown ricePastas and saucesBoxed or canned mealsShelf-stable milkGranola barsSoups and chilisCerealTortillasSpices/seasoningsOatmealSuggested school supplies include: Dry erase markersTissuesSanitizing wipesHand sanitizerNotebooksGraph paperBindersMechanical pencils/refillsBackpacksFlash drivesHeadphonesCalculatorsComputer miceThe 2021 Food & School Supplies Drive by Ismaili CIVIC takes place 11 am to 2 pm Sat 8/28 & Sun 8/29 at the Ismaili Jamatkhana in Totem Lake. Ismaili CIVIC donation events are contactless with COVID-19 health & safety protocols in place! Please wear facial coverings while there. pic.twitter.com/WEFzE33ion— Kirkland, Washington (@kirklandgov) August 25, 2021