Local organizations are collecting needed items from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, September 21. Donations can be dropped off at the drive-through at Lakeside Church, 745 Oak Avenue Parkway.

Items collected for local community organizations include:

Bicycles for Children and Adults – Folsom State Prison will collect new or used bicycles. The bikes are refurbished and later donated to community members in need.

Glasses – The Folsom Host Lions Club will collect new or used eyeglasses for the Folsom Vision Project, which provides glasses to community members in need.

Yarn and Fabric – The Folsom Lake Lions Club will collect yarn to support the Hooks N Needles program at Folsom State Prison. Inmates crochet, knit, and sew a variety of items, such as caps, scarves, small blankets, and toys. The finished items are later donated to charitable organizations.

Happy Smiles Toy Drive – New toys for children of all ages are being collected for regional children’s hospitals, children’s homes, and nonprofits. Items collected include large puzzles (250-500 pieces), card games, squeeze toys/balls/fidgets, Squishmallows, Lego/Duplo kits, craft kits, and gift cards (Starbucks, Jamba Juice, Target, Amazon, Walmart).

Purses, Makeup, and Jewelry – Julie’s Purse Project will collect new and gently used purses, makeup, and jewelry to support women experiencing hardship and trauma.

Shelter Pet Supplies – Help animals in need at the Sacramento SPCA and Homeward Bound Golden Retriever Rescue. Items needed:

• SPCA: Kong toys for dogs (L & XL are needed most), canned pumpkin, peanut butter (xylitol free), cat food (canned pate style), unopened dry dog food, cat toys, cardboard cat scratchers, kitten milk replacement formula (KMR brand), and meat flavored baby food (turkey, chicken).
• Homeward Bound: Dog toys, trash bags, poop bags, paper towels, dog cookie treats, pill pockets, and blankets (new and gently used).

Hygiene Products – Hygiene products for all ages and genders (shampoo, conditioner, facial wash, toothpaste, brushes, combs, soap, lotion, razors, shaving cream, etc.) are being collected for donation to Jakes Journey Home, a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit, community-based volunteer organization assisting unhoused veterans and community members in a lifepath change through wrap-around support services.

Christmas Gift Wrapping Supplies – Gift wrapping supplies – including rolls of wrapping paper, ribbon spools, bows, and gift bags, etc.— will be collected to support the Powerhouse Ministries Christmas Around Towne program.

Coats – New and gently used coats are needed to support homeless youth in the Folsom Cordova Unified School District.