Mary Bryant Elementary
Week of Caring
November 14, 2022 – November 18, 2022
*Please note: Items are collected daily and picked up by the assigned charity. We are therefore unable to accept late donations.
MONDAY: LAUNDRY PRODUCTS & SCHOOL SUPPLIES DRIVE
Organized By: Mary Bryant Safety Patrols
Benefits: Laundry Project, which assists low-income families with meeting a basic need by
turning local laundromats into community centers of hope. Laundry fees are paid for
while volunteers assist with laundry services, entertain children, and create a caring space at the laundromat.
Items Requested: Bleach, fabric softener, reusable laundry bags, laundry detergent, dryer sheets, rolls of quarters, coloring books, and crayons.
TUESDAY: FOOD DRIVE
Organized By: Cub Scout Pack 38
Benefits: Metropolitan Ministries
MAKE GOOD USE OF GROCERY STORE BOGO’S! Bring in non-perishable food
items such as peanut butter, canned tuna, rice, stuffing mix, canned vegetables & fruit,
dry or canned beans & soup, boxed cereal, Jell-O and pudding mix, and dry pasta.
WEDNESDAY: COMMUNITY DRIVE
Organized By: Girl Scout Troop #31833
Benefits: Bakas Equestrian Center provides therapeutic horseback riding activities for
children and adult afflicted with disabilities
Items Requested: Used Towels, Laundry Soap, Lysol Disinfectant Spray, Dish Soap, 50-
Gallon Tall Kitchen Trash Bags, Toilet Paper, Paper Plates, Paper Towels, Solo Cups, Plastic Dinnerware, Baby Wipes, Hand Soap in Pump Dispensers, Baby Shampoo, Hair Detangler, Avon Skin So Soft Bath Oil, Dollar General Diaper Rash Ointment (ingredients should contain a minimum of 40% zinc oxide)
THURSDAY: UNWRAPPED NEW TOYS
Organized By: Mary Bryant National Elementary Honor Society
Benefits: Metropolitan Ministries
Bring a new, unwrapped toy and help provide holiday toys to more than 23,000 children
annually.
FRIDAY: CLOTHING DRIVE
Organized By: Mary Bryant Student Council
Benefits: OASIS Network provides basic necessities to local underprivileged students
Gather up all the clothing that the family has outgrown! Bring in new or gently worn
clothing of all sizes and styles: collared shirts, pants, shorts, belts, coats, jackets, sweaters, sweatshirts, play clothes, and NEW underwear and socks.
