Seasonal & Holidays
Donate Food, Pet Supplies, More This Weekend At Delco Veterans Memorial
The Delaware County Veterans Memorial is hosting a holiday donation event that will support local food banks, the Brandywine SPCA, and more.
NEWTOWN SQUARE, PA — Community members are invited to help support some charitable organizations this weekend at the Delaware County Veterans Memorial in Newtown Square.
The memorial's association and Newtown Square Fire Company are teaming up for a collection event on Saturday.
From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., community member can drop off items for donation to Delaware County food banks, Goodwill, the Brandywine SPCA, and Toys for Tots.
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Santa will also be on hand to help with donations.
A list of items sought is below.
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The fire company is not collecting for the Goodwill, as these items are too large. Items for Goodwill can be dropped off directly at Saturday's event at the memorial.
The Delaware County Veterans Memorial is located at 4599 West Chester Pike in Newtown Square.
To volunteer, email karyn@delcomemorial.org or call 610-400-8722.
Toys for Tots Items
New, unused toys and unwrapped toys for any age group (no stuffed animals)
Goodwill Items
- Small appliances/stereos
- Dictionaries/Text Books/Encyclopedias
- Clothing, Accessories, and Jewelry
- Kitchen/Cookware/Decorative Items
- Furnishings
- Computers and all peripherals
- Records/CDs/Tapes/DVDs/Video Games
- Sporting Goods/Small Exercise Equipment
- Shoes
- Toys
- Unopened, nonperishable food
- Small Home Medical Equipment (walkers, canes, shower seats)
NOT ACCEPTABLE: Televisions, Pianos/Organs, Mattresses/Box Springs, Firearms/Fireworks/Ammunition, Air Guns/Paintball Guns, Paint/Flammable Materials, Dangerous Materials, Large Household Appliances, Building Materials, Car Seats, Items Recalled by the Consumer Safety Commission
Food Bank Items
- Dry food goods
- Peanut butter
- Canned meats/tuna/vegetables
- Stews and soups
- Paper towels and toilet paper
- Dish soap and laundry detergent
- Toothpaste, deodorant, and bar soap for bathing
- Baby diapers and baby wipes
- Formula
- Hand sanitizer and cleaning wipes
SPCA
- Heavy-duty dog toys
- Food puzzles
- No-pull harnesses
- Wet dog food
- Kongs (all sizes)
- E-collars
- Frisbees
- Carabineers
- Peanut butter (smooth, nothing with xylitol)
- Towels and blankets
- Cat scratchers from stretchandscratch.com
- Cat toys
- Food puzzles
- Laser pointers
- Cat litter (clumping and unscented)
- Standard size litter boxes
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