If you want to make donations this holiday season, there are a pair of worthwhile causes in Marion County to contribute to.
As it does every year, the Marion County Sheriff's Office has partnered with Children’s of Mississippi for its Annual Holiday Donation Drop Off, which is currently active and extends through Wednesday, Dec. 18. All of the toys will go to children spending their Christmas at the hospital, and donations can be dropped off at the sheriff's office at 219 Broad St. during normal business hours. The sheriff’s office will also pick up donations if contacted at (601) 736-5051.
Wish lists include:
Infants/toddlers: plastic-only sensory toys, rattles, teethers, crib mobiles, crib mirrors, crib music soothers and musical/light-up toys as well as board books.
School-age children: plastic-only baby dolls, barbies, action figures, Hot Wheels (single pack or two-pack, no tracks), Legos (small boxes only), kinetic sand, small art kits, coloring books and crayons, Nerf basketball sets, UNO cards, Phase 10 cards, fidget toys and Play-Doh.
Teenagers: individual bottles of nail polish, hand-held electronic games, advanced Lego sets, phone chargers, “adult” coloring books, colored pencils, ear buds, small electronics such as Bluetooth speakers, remote control cars and costume jewelry.
Personal care and family resources: pants (adult sizes, no draw-strings), underwear (all ages), toothbrushes, Kleenex, soap/body wash, deodorant, ChapStick and travel-sized shampoo and conditioner.
Items that cannot be accepted include gift cards, used items, items that include religious references, toy guns, violent video games or movies, candy, latex balloons, toys such as bikes, scooters, pogo sticks, toy kitchen sets, homemade food and handmade cards or letters. The hospital is already fully stocked on hats, socks, Band-Aids and books.
The Southern Mississippi Planning and Development District (SMPDD) is accepting donations for Snuggles for Seniors, which will deliver much-needed items to needy elderly.
Requested donations include snacks, socks, blankets, towels, toboggans, sugar-free candy, cleaning supplies, batteries, dish cloths and towels.
The deadline for donations is Monday, Dec. 9. To make a donation, contact Paige Zachary at (601) 596-5100 or by email at pzachary@smpdd.com. -
