Helping the hungry is Goodyear’s Make a Difference Day focus
Volunteers also will paint a hydrant, clean up park and streets
Posted 10/20/20
For the 13th consecutive year, the city of Goodyear will participate in Make a Difference Day, and while this year’s event will look a bit different from previous years, the generous spirit of …
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SPIRIT OF GIVING
Helping the hungry is Goodyear’s Make a Difference Day focus
Volunteers also will paint a hydrant, clean up park and streets
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Many of our neighbors are facing significant challenges as a result of the pandemic. They are turning to organizations like St. Mary’s Food Bank for help, some for the first time in their lives.”
Evelyn Howell, longtime city volunteer
For the 13th consecutive year, the city of Goodyear will participate in Make a Difference Day, and while this year’s event will look a bit different from previous years, the generous spirit of Goodyear residents is needed now more than ever.
This year, the city will hold a food donation drive benefitting St. Mary’s Food Bank from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 24. Residents will be able to drive up to one of three locations in Goodyear and hand non-perishable food items to masked volunteers without having to exit their vehicles.
Donations can be dropped off at one of three locations:
• Goodyear Police Department, 11 N. 145th Ave.;
• Goodyear Fire Station 182, 10701 Estrella Parkway; and
• Goodyear Fire Station 183, 3075 N. Litchfield Road.
All non-perishable food items will be accepted, but the most needed items are peanut butter, canned or dried beans, canned or vacuum-packed tuna, canned fruits and vegetables, and canned soup, stew, chili and pasta.
“Many of our neighbors are facing significant challenges as a result of the pandemic. They are turning to organizations like St. Mary’s Food Bank for help, some for the first time in their lives,” said Evelyn Howell, a longtime volunteer with the city of Goodyear. “Our community always rises to the challenge, and we’re excited to give back during these challenging times.”
This year’s event will have precautions in place to encourage social distancing, and volunteers will be required to wear face coverings and gloves.
In addition, Goodyear will participate in a fire hydrant painting as well as park and street cleanups for its Adopt a Park and Adopt a Street programs, on Oct. 24 in honor of Make a Difference Day.
Make A Difference Day is an all-encompassing national day of service dedicated to helping others; a celebration of neighbors helping neighbors. It takes place on the fourth Saturday of October each year.
