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Don't Forget! We're One Wilmington's Anything Drive is Sunday, Sept. 13

Items collected are distributed to Wilmington non-profit organizations, families and individuals in need.

Doing some cleaning and decluttering at home as the summer comes to an end? You’re in luck, We’re One Wilmington’s latest Anything Drive is set for Sunday, Sept. 13 from 9 a.m. to noon at Villanova Hall.

We’re One Wilmington (WOW) quarterly hosts Anything Drives to collect items that are then distributed to Wilmington non-profit organizations, families and individuals in need. Items they are unable to match up to someone who needs them are brought to Lowell Wish, Mission of Deeds or Heartbeat. Wow is a referring agency to these organizations.

The Anything Drive means just what it says, anything you have new or used in excellent and working condition are accepted.

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The following are just some of the suggested items you can donate (no stuffed animals please):

General Items:

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  • Clothing
  • Linens
  • Household Goods
  • Small Appliances
  • Toys/Games
  • Box Tops
  • Food
  • Bicycles
  • Baby Items
  • Medical Equipment (wheelchairs, bed rails, etc.)
  • Furniture
  • Books
  • Working Electronics

Fall Items:

  • Halloween Costumes
  • School Supplies
  • Sports Clothing
  • Sporting Equipment
  • Paper Case Boxes for Thanksgiving
  • Roasting Pans for Thanksgiving

For more information visit WOW’s website or visit their Facebook page.

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