Kankakee, IL – The City of Kankakee is collecting non-perishable items now through December 6, 2019. November is National Gratitude Month; a month where many communities come together to give back. Mayor Wells-Armstrong kicked off the initiative to raise awareness for those less fortunate.
“The City of Kankakee is dedicated to supporting our local charities, non-profits and organizations who work hard to meet the needs that so many of us often take for granted. You can help us by giving back to our community as we continue to work together to do our part to make a difference,” said Mayor Wells-Armstrong.
Collection bins where items can be dropped off have been placed in the City of Kankakee’s Administration Building, Public Safety Building and the Kankakee Public Library. Some organizations stated they have a bigger need for toilet paper, body wash and laundry detergent.
Donations that are needed are as follows:
Shelf stable meals
Cereal
Oatmeal
Peanut butter
Fruit snacks
Canned vegetables
Canned fruit
Crackers
Soup
Canned Tuna or salmon
Canned chicken
Beef jerky sticks
Macaroni and cheese
Pretzels
Cake mixes
Frosting
Canned vegetables
Canned fruit
Applesauce
Granola bars
Protein bars
Cereal bars
Fruit cups
Beans
Spam
Rice
Ramen noodles
Trail mix
Ravioli/Spaghetti O’s
Pasta
Juice boxes
Pop tarts
