Care and Share donations to be collected at arts fest

Wednesday, September 29, 2010

— The staff of the Bella Vista Arts & Crafts Festival, sponsored by the Village Art Club, are proud to announce that during this year’s 42nd annual event, Care and Share of Gravette will have a tent and receptacles available for visitors to bring items to donate.

For those of you who maynot know, Care and Share, serving the area for more than 25 years, is a nonprofit organization that accepts tax-deductable donations of food, clothing and miscellaneous household furniture and goods. Then, they give the food to people in need and sell, at little or no cost, the rest of the donated goods.

The money that comes from those sales goes to help those in need who live in Gravette School District No. 20 with rent, utilities and medicine.

When planning to attend the festival Oct. 14-16, think about bringing something to donate. Due to limited space during the event, it is asked that if you have clothing or large items to be picked up,them to one of the Care and Share storefronts in Gravette or call to make arrangements.

Of course, make sure the items you donate are in good condition.

The list below includes just a few of the items that are always needed:

◊Nonperishable canned or boxed food, such as macaroni and cheese, rice, beans, pasta, coffee, coffee filters, tea, juice, fruit, vegetables, crackers, hot or cold cereal, cooking oil or non-stick spray and seasonings;

◊All sizes of diapers and baby wipes;

◊Laundry detergent and fabric softener;

◊Dishwashing liquid and cleaning products;

◊Shampoo and conditioner;

◊Deodorant for men and women;

◊Body wash and hand soap;

◊Toothbrushes, toothpaste and mouthwash foradults and children;

◊Razors and shaving cream for men and women;

◊Lotion;

◊Toilet paper; and

◊Feminine pads and tampons.

To find out more about Care and Share, contact one of the volunteers at the main store at 103 Main St. or visit the store at 103 Huntington St., both in Gravette. To schedule a large-item pick-up, call (479) 787-6760.

For more information about the Bella Vista Arts & Crafts Festival, call 855-2064, e-mail to info@ bellavistafestival.org or visit the Web site at www.bellavistafestival.org.

Lifestyles, Pages 12 on 09/29/2010