The Volunteer Center of Racine County(opens in a new window), in partnership with TWO MEN AND A TRUCK(opens in a new window), hosted a “Pack the Truck” donation drive event on Sept. 10, 2022. In honor and memory of the tragedy that took place on Sept. 11, 2001, food donations were collected to benefit the Veterans Outreach of Wisconsin(opens in a new window).
From 9 a.m. until noon, volunteers at the Volunteer Center of Racine County, 6216 Washington Ave., Suite G. in Racine, collected donations for Pack the Truck.
“Pack the Truck” Donations needed
- A meal in box (i.e., Hamburger Helper)
- Coffee: ground and caffeinated
- Chef Boyardee
- Chili
- Canned fruit
- Canned meat
- Canned tuna
- Bath towels
- BBQ sauce
- Beans (black and garbanzo beans are not accepted)
- Dairy products
- Dish soap
- Dryer sheets
- Jelly/jam
- Ketchup
- Laundry detergent
- Mustard
- Mayo
- Meat (any kind)
- Microwavable rice bags
- New bed sheets
- Pancake syrup
- Pasta sauce
- Paper towels
- Salad dressing
- Toilet paper
- Toiletries: full size
Volunteers were available to assist with unloading donations from vehicles.
“Remembering the horrific details of what happened on 9/11 is challenging for our country. I think it is important we honor the memory of 9/11, and helping Veterans Outreach of Wisconsin, for those who have sacrificed for our country in so many ways, is one way to do so,” said Michael F. O’Brien, Interim Executive Director at the Volunteer Center of Racine County.
by the Racine County Eye
