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Old 11-13-2009, 02:16 PM   #1 (permalink)
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INDIANA Holiday Food Drive 2009

I contacted Walter at SCI about doing a Holiday Food Drive for Christmas. The non-perishable food items and $$ (if any donations are made) would go directly to Gleaners Food Bank to help those less fortunate.

Walter responded that I guess SCI did this last season and that it was 'being discussed' for this year. I searched SCOA/Indiana Chapter and didn't see it posted, so I thought I would get a head start on THIS year.

Just something to keep in mind for the weeks between Thanksgiving and Christmas. If I or anyone else, hear from Walter regarding this, please post it here for all of us SCOA'ers to see.

Wishing all........ "Happy Holidays"!


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Old 11-13-2009, 03:14 PM   #2 (permalink)
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Way to go, Panda!


We should have all the smart centers compete for the most donations!

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Save the Date - Jan 9 smartie Meet Up at SCP

http://www.oregonfoodbank.org/events_and_food_drives/food_drives/documents/fooddrivepacket.pdf


OK, back to you BP!
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Old 11-13-2009, 07:41 PM   #3 (permalink)
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Way to go, Panda!


We should have all the smart centers compete for the most donations!

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Save the Date - Jan 9 smartie Meet Up at SCP

http://www.oregonfoodbank.org/events_and_food_drives/food_drives/documents/fooddrivepacket.pdf


OK, back to you BP!

You're just trying to get me to donate food to SCP instead of SCI. Nice try, "Pinky"!
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Old 11-26-2009, 07:53 AM   #4 (permalink)
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Have yet to hear back from Walter on their plans. Maybe we should just do it ourselves?

Any suggestions? Maybe set a date to meet at Gleaners Food Bank and have a convoy of smarts from the north, south and central Indiana all converge on them at the same time, bringing food and donations?


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Food Drive Drop Off Suggestions?

Sorry to get back to you guys so late, but it's been a month and the last word from SCI was that Linda and Walter hadn't discussed doing a food drive for this year.

Therefore, I'm taking it upon myself to do this, but I need some suggestions....AND FAST, on where and when to have drop off sites for our donations.

My thought was that maybe next Saturday, the 21st, would be best. Only problem is that many of us will be busy shopping still. This is why I'm only suggesting a 'drop off' and not necessarily a 'meet' or 'event', as it would be too difficult to get many of us together a one time.

We would be willing to make our home a drop-site for donations if that works "OK" with you. We live on the northside of Indy, in the St Vincent Hospital area. Just remember, that it is only for NON-PERISHABLE food items and of course, if you want to make a 'donation', you can make your check out to Gleaners Food Bank.

Please let me know your thoughts, as we are running out of time now. There are sooooo many people out there that rely on Gleaners Food Bank, year in and year out, and this year with so many unemployed, I'm sure they will be overwhelmed with needs.

PLEASE, lets do OUR part and help out those of us less fortunate.

Suggestions? ANYONE?????

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BUMP!

Need suggestions please.....thanks!
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I take it that no one is interested in the SIN for Gleaners Food Drive.

It's understandable that this time of year it's difficult to take time out of your day to do something for others, but isn't that what Christmas is all about? Giving to others?

If you're unable to collect can goods, the PLEASE, mail a check to me, made out to:


Gleanors Food Bank of Indiana

We will collect the checks and present them on behalf of "SIN" on Saturday December 19, 2009 to Gleaners at their 16th St location in Indy.

PLEASE....THIS IS BIG!

PLEASE GIVE TODAY!!!


Mail your donation to:

7643 Grandview Dr
Indianapolis, In 46260
Attn: SIN for Gleaners



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UPDATE

This week we've received only ONE check. I had hopes we could collect much more.

I hope the old addage is the case here...."The check's in the mail"??
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...we do the food drive every year at work...this was a good year..
...what time are you going to deliver the goods ?

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This week we've received only ONE check. I had hopes we could collect much more.

I hope the old addage is the case here...."The check's in the mail"??
I really wish I could donate, but with having my sister and her 4 kids move in, I am BROKE!
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