Community Corner
Eastside Food And School Supply Drive Planned This Weekend
Ismaili CIVIC is collecting nonperishable food items and school supplies on Aug. 28 and Aug. 29 in Kirkland.
KIRKLAND, WA โ 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, 2021
- Time: 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
- Location: 12505 115th Ave NE, Building D
The 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.
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Suggested food donations include:
- Canned proteins
- Peanut butter
- Canned fruit (low sugar)
- Canned vegetables (low sodium)
- White and brown rice
- Pastas and sauces
- Boxed or canned meals
- Shelf-stable milk
- Granola bars
- Soups and chilis
- Cereal
- Tortillas
- Spices/seasonings
- Oatmeal
Suggested school supplies include:
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- Dry erase markers
- Tissues
- Sanitizing wipes
- Hand sanitizer
- Notebooks
- Graph paper
- Binders
- Mechanical pencils/refills
- Backpacks
- Flash drives
- Headphones
- Calculators
- Computer mice
The 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
โ Kirkland, Washington (@kirklandgov) August 25, 2021
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