Donations Needed for North Tahoe “Winter Warmth & Wellness GiveAway”
In this most difficult year, please support our community through the Winter Warmth & Wellness and Toys for Tots giveaways on Sat 12/19. Give money, shop online, collect donations, and volunteer time! Many of our North Tahoe neighbors lack these basics of life. Please generously share with them:
Personal Care Items*: Toilet paper, Kleenex, soap, shampoo & cream rinse, deodorant, disposable razors, feminine hygiene items, body lotion, toothpaste, toothbrushes (for all ages), bandaids, antibiotic salve, dental floss, disposable diapers (all sizes), diaper wipes & cream, baby lotion, baby shampoo, Vaseline
Household/Laundry Items: Laundry detergent & bleach, dish soap, Windex, toilet & tub cleansers, dryer sheets, paper towels, batteries, flashlights, headlamps, utility candles, blankets, warm fleece/fluffy blankets (sofa or twin sized), sleeping bags, flannel sheets.
Winter Clothing (new & lightly used; all ages; male & female): Sweaters, sweatshirts, sweatpants, coats, jackets, hats, gloves, mittens, scarves, powder pants, snow bibs, thermal underwear; new winter socks
Nonperishable, High-Protein Foods: Canned tuna, meats, chicken, stew, chili, beans, spam, & Vienna sausages, peanut butter; dog & cat food/ treats
*Small personal care items may be available from hotels, motels, & dentists. We welcome large-quantity purchases for greatest value & economy; individually packaged items also helpful.
Online shopping: Go to walmart.com; click “Registry” in drop-down list at top left; click “Events.” Search for “Toys 4 Tots” in California OR “Winter Warmth and Welllness” (NOTE 3 Ls) in California.
Financial donations: Place “WW&W” in Memo Line; make check payable to Tahoe Neighborhood Table. Please mail to Meera Beser, P.O. Box 178, Kings Beach, CA 96143. Toys for Tots checks payable to that organization; also mail to Meera. All tax-deductible; donation receipts provided.
Donations Being Accepted: Monday, Dec. 12 through Friday, Dec. 18 (10am to 3pm) at the North Tahoe Event Center
GiveAway Event: Saturday, Dec. 19 from 2 to 5pm
For more details, contact Meera Beser: (775) 230-1066; mbeser@sbcglobal.net; tahoecommunitythanksgiving@gmail.com
Tahoe Neighborhood Table & United for Action | Donation checks can be made out to Tahoe Neighborhood Table with “WWW” in the memo line. Please mail to: Meera Beser, P.O. BOX 178, Kings Beach, CA 96143. Tax ID # 83-4592916. All tax-deductible. Donation receipts will be provided.