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Sunday, May 19, 2019

The City of Carbondale Public Works Department is joining dozens of Public Works Departments from across Illinois to collect food and household goods to support local food pantries in need. Suggested donations: pasta, canned meats, sides, canned fruit, cereal, peanut butter, canned vegetables, toothpaste, cleaning products, diapers, shampoo, soap, toilet paper, paper towels and tissues. All donations will support the Victory Dream Center and Good Samaritan House Food Pantry at University Baptist Church. Donation bins will be set up during Public Works Week at the following locations: Carbondale City Hall, 200 S. Illinois Ave; City of Carbondale Fire Department Station #2, 401 N. Glenview Dr; Carbondale Police Department, 501 S. Washington St; Neighborhood Co-op Grocery, 1815 W. Main St. In addition, donations can be dropped off at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Southern Illinois, 250 N. Springer St, on May 17. Kroger, 501 N. Giant City Road, will also be accepting donations from May 20-24.