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Nonprofit organizations are often in short supply of personal care items and clients are unable to purchase these items with SNAP benefits (food stamps). Low-income households struggle to purchase these basic necessities as well.

With the help of several organizations, businesses and churches, the Northeast Iowa Food Bank is hosting the annual Personal Care Drive, throughout the summer.

The Food Bank is working with several locations to serve as collection points for the drive. Participating locations can be found at www.northeastiowafoodbank.org. Requested items for the Personal Care Drive include toilet paper, soap, shampoo, toothbrushes, toothpaste and boxes of tissue.

Representatives from the Northeast Iowa Food Bank will be stationed at Cedar Valley Fareways August 2nd 10 am – noon, Cedar Falls and Waverly Wal-marts August 9th 9 am – 11 am, and Independence Wal-mart August 16th 9 am – 11am.

For more information, to volunteer or to get your organization involved, contact Sheri Huber-Otting.