Community Corner
Delco Donation Event Postponed By Forecast
With Hurricane Isaias bearing down on the region, Delaware County officials have pushed back the Delco Gives Back donation event.
MEDIA, PA — Officials in Delaware County have postponed a community donation event.
Officials Monday said the Delco Gives Back event set for Tuesday has been rescheduled due to the forecast as Hurricane Isaias heads toward the region.
The event will now be held on Tuesday, Aug. 11.
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Members of the community are invited to drop off donations including non-perishable food, baby items, pet items cleaning items, and masks from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m Aug. 11 at the Penn State Brandywine Campus, at 25 Yearsley Mill Road (Route 352) in Media.
Donations will be made via no-contact drive through.
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Volunteers will collect items brought for donation from vehicles.
All items donated will be distributed by members of Delaware County Emergency Services and the Citizen Corps of Delaware County.
Items sought for donation include:
- Non-perishable food
- canned meats
- unsweetened cereal
- spices
- powdered milk
- Baby items
- diapers
- wipes
- formula
- Pet food
- Cat litter
- Cleaning supplies
- Laundry detergent
- Paper towels
- Toilet paper
- Disposable and homemade cloth masks
Those who make donations will be gifted items such as "Delco Strong" car magnets and giveaways from Delaware County Libraries and Wawa.
Residents who would like to make a monetary donation to local food pantries do so online here.
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