Kansas Food Bank (Also See J.C. Food Bldg. in Pratt, KS)

ALSO SEE J.C. FOOD BLDG. FACILITY RECORD IN THE DATABASE

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UPDATE/VOAD MEETING NOTES - 5/22/07
http://www.ksvoad.org/pdf/5_22_2007%20VOAD%20NOTES.pdf:

Bryan Walker:
Still diverting donations to the KS Food Bank in Wichita
to avoid overwhelm. KS Food Bank will be available for
long term needs and supply food for as long as it takes.
In addition to, rakes and wheelbarrows are being sent from
KS City.

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From the KS FOOD BANK website:

In addition to donations of money, a limited amount of
supplies is being sought for the victims of last weekend's
tornadoes.

Bath towels, for example, are needed by people even if
they're staying with relatives, said Monique Garcia, a
volunteer working with the Salvation Army in Haviland.

Denture cleaner is another item that has been requested by
the older population of Greensburg than, say, the diapers
that have already been donated, she said.

But kind-hearted people should keep in mind that the
population of Greensburg is small, and if one person
donates a case of denture cleaner, that will probably
do it, said Brian Walker of the Kansas Food Bank, which
is serving as a drop-off site for the items. People can
call ahead before donating items to be sure they are
still needed, Walker said. The phone number is:

316-265-4421.

The Food Bank, 1919 E. Douglas in Wichita, is storing the
goods and sending them out as they're needed, controlling
the amount that is delivered to Haviland, where storage
space is limited, Walker said.

"That eliminates a disaster within a disaster," he said.

No clothing is being accepted for donation. Deliveries can
be made to the Food Bank from 6:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. through
Saturday. If you want to take something out Sunday, call
first.

Here is the list of needed items. They should be new, not used.

? Bath towels

? Bedding

? Pillows

? Laundry detergent

? Dog and cat food

? Denture cleaner

? Canes

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From the KS East Conference United Methodist Website:

Kansas Food Bank coordinating donations

The Kansas Food Bank is coordinating donations of food and
supplies for the Greensburg area in cooperation with the
Salvation Army and other volunteer organizations, including
Church World Service and the United Methodist Disaster Response
from the Kansas Area.

Items requested include:

#10 cans of non-perishable food
Work gloves
Trash bags
Snack food
Personal care items
Cleaning supplies
Rakes
Shovels
Tarps

NO CLOTHING PLEASE

Items may be delivered to the Kansas Food Bank at 1919 E.
Douglas in Wichita. For questions, contact the Food Bank at 316-265-4421.