ROCK ISLAND, Ill — The Arc of the Quad Cities Area and the Quad Cities Disabilities Awareness Coalition are joining forces for the Martin Luther King Jr. Food Drive.
From May 7 to 21, you can donate non-perishable food items in drop boxes located on both sides of the river. Members from the QC Disabilities Awareness Coalition will be distributing them to participating food pantries.
Canned meat, high-protein non-perishables, canned fruits, canned vegetables, carbohydrates and allergy-friendly products are most in need.
Drop boxes are located at the following places:
- Bettendorf
- Bettendorf Hy-Vee
- Hand in Hand
- Bettendorf Public Library
- Davenport
- Rockingham Road Hy-Vee
- West Kimberly Road Hy-Vee
- Northgate Hy-Vee
- Utica Ridge Hy-Vee
- West Locust St. Hy-Vee
- The River’s Edge (Davenport)
- Empowering Abilities
- Roosevelt Community Center
- Davenport Community Center
- Davenport Public Library Downtown
- Davenport Public Library Fairmont
- Davenport Public Library Eastern
- Vander Veer Conservatory
- Emeis Golf Course
- Duck Creek Golf Course
- Red Hawk Golf Course
- Rock Island
- Rock Island Parks and Recreation
- Arc Building
- QC Flex
- Rock Island Hy-Vee
- Rock Island Library Downtown Branch
- Rock Island Library SW Branch
- Watts-Midtown Library
- Moline
- Moline Public Library
- Hy-Vee on the Avenue
- Gigi’s Playhouse
- East Moline
- East Moline Public Library
- Individual Advocacy Group
- Silvis
- Silvis Hy-Vee
- Silvis Public Library
- Milan
- Milan Hy-Vee
- Colona
- Colona Public Library
- Coal Valley
- Robert R. Jones Public Library
Collected items will support local individuals living with disabilities and those with food insecurities.
Beyond the drive, you can help improve the lives of your neighbors by supporting your local food pantry and embracing inclusive volunteering.
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