Lakewood High Hosting Donation Drive For Needy Families

LAKEWOOD, OH — On Saturday, Lakewood High School will host a donation drive to help families struggling because of COVID-19.

The theme of Saturday's donation drive is "Give Something that Means Something." Students will be seeking donations to help struggling families.

Volunteers will be at Lakewood High, outside of Civic Auditorium, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday. Attendees can expect special guest volunteers like Rangerman and Santa Claus.

Here are some of the items needed during the donation drive:

New:

• Socks
• Undergarments
• Toothbrushes
• Toothpaste
• Floss
• Shampoo
• Conditioner
• Paper towels
• Toilet paper
• Hand towels
• Hand soap
• Body wash
• Q-tips
• Wash clothes
• Towels

Gently used:

• Coats
• Hats
• Boots
• Gloves
• Scarves
• Clothing
• Toys
• Bikes
• Books
• Helmets

Other items:

• Non-perishable food items
• Gift cards to grocery stores

Patch has teamed with Feeding America to help raise awareness on behalf of the millions of Americans facing hunger. Feeding America, which supports 200 food banks across the country, estimates that in 2020, more than 50 million Americans will not have enough nutritious food to eat due to the effects of the coronavirus pandemic. This is a Patch social good project; Feeding America receives 100 percent of donations. Find out how you can donate in your community or find a food pantry near you.