"I wanted to take an opportunity to raise awareness on this extremely important issue," said Jacobs. "Children coming to school hungry are placed at an unfair disadvantage. If we want to continue to grow as a region, it's important for us to remember hunger isn't a seasonal issue but a yearlong battle for many."
Jacobs recognizes Riverbend Foodbank's need for donations does not end with the holiday season. Local food and fund drives are the key sources of food and funding in their effort to alleviate hunger in our community. To make a monetary donation visit www.riverbendfoodbank.org/
Who: State Senator Mike Jacobs (D-Moline)
What: State Senator Mike Jacobs is hosting a district wide food and fund drive to benefit the Riverbend Foodbank.
When: Starting, Monday, September 15 through Tuesday, September 30
At the following locations:
Senator Mike Jacobs' Moline District Office:
606 19th Street, Moline, IL 61265
Drop off hours: Monday - Friday, 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Representative Pat Verschoore's Office:
1504 3rd Ave., 2nd Floor, County Office Bldg, Rock Island, IL 61201
Drop off hours: Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. (closed for lunch 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.)
Mayor Skip Lee, Sterling City Hall:
212 3rd Ave., Sterling, IL 61081
Drop off hours: Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Fire Chief John Swan, Colona Fire Department
401 1st St, Colona, IL 61241
Drop off hours: September 15 and September 30, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
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