Community Corner
Joplin Donations Collected By Wildwood College Students
Items to donate to victims of Sunday's tornado can be dropped off to Phi Theta Kappa members, who are holding a drive at the St. Louis Community College-Wildwood.
Phi Theta Kappa members at the are coordinating a drive for items to assist the citizens of Joplin, MO, who were left in disarray after Sunday's tornado. Donation-related tables and bins are located in the main lobby on the campus.
Patricia Aumann, advisor for Phi Theta Kappa, said they will collect the following items through June 7.
- Flops – NEW (Debbie Zamora, Missouri Region Phi Theta Kappa president, said there are great buys for these at Walmart and Old Navy)
- Toiletries – NEW (toothpaste, toothbrush, antibacterial soap and hand sanitizer, brushes, hair ties, feminine products)
- NEW underwear, socks, undershirts
- NEW or clean, gently used blankets, pillow cases
- Toys (new or gently used), coloring books
- Unopened pet food and leashes
- Baby diapers, wipes, baby food
- School and office supplies (pens and pencils)
- Disposable plates, cups, napkins, and silverware
- Treats and snacks (peanut butter crackers, snack bars—also needed for diabetics)
Phi Theta Kappa is an international honor society of two-year colleges and educational programs. Members focus on academic leadership and community service.
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