Bloomington Animal Care and Control
3410 S. Walnut St.
The Holiday Supply Drive will last from Thanksgiving to New Year’s Day. Those interested in donating items for the animals may do so at designated collection boxes around town or at the shelter during normal business hours. For information regarding volunteer opportunities, contact Jenny Gibson at 812-349-3872.
Bloomington Transit
130 W. Grimes Lane
Stuff-A-Bus will take place Dec. 3 at WCLS 97.7. Volunteers are needed to help accept donations to load a Bloomington Transit bus with unwrapped toys, children’s coats, mittens and more that will be distributed within the community. Contact Brenda Underwood at 812-332-5688 for more information.
Boys and Girls Clubs of Bloomington
311 S. Lincoln St.
Donations are being accepted for the Holiday Gift Assistance Program. Adopt a child or family in need this holiday season. Volunteers are also needed for the Winter Break Camp. For more information, contact Lisa Stumpner at 812-332-5311, ext. 11.
Community Kitchen of Monroe County, Inc.
1515 S. Rogers St.
The Community Kitchen is seeking donations of turkeys, hams, canned vegetables, stuffing mixes and more, as well as volunteers to aid in Thanksgiving meal preparation and distribution. Contact Debbie Hopson at 812-332-0999.
Middle Way House
318 S. Washington St.
Adopt a family in the emergency crisis shelter for the holidays. Contact Liz Franklin at 812-336-0846 or 812-333-7404. New toy donations are also being accepted for children to “shop” for their families. Baby toys through high school toys are accepted, as well as gifts for mothers. Contact Monte Simonton by calling 812-337-4510.
Monroe County United Ministries
827 W. 14th Court
Volunteers are needed to transport food drive donations from collection sites to the MCUM pantry. Contact Cliff Edens at 812-339-3429, ext. 24. Those interested may also adopt a family enrolled in the childcare program. For more information, contact Meri Reinhold at 812-339-3429, extension 11.
Positive Link
333 E. Miller Drive
Donations for the annual Gifts of Grace holiday gift drive are needed. Donors may also adopt a client or family and can receive that family’s wish list via email. Contact Amy Hays at 812-353-3218 or email iuhgiftsofgrace@gmail.com.
Salvation Army
111 N. Rogers St.
Volunteers are needed to ring bells at the traditional Salvation Army kettles throughout the months of November and December. Donors may also adopt an Angel Tree Child and purchase gifts from their wish lists. Additionally, volunteers are also needed to sort toys for children from Dec. 8 to 16. Visit the website for more information about bell ringing or contact Shannon Forney at 812-336-4310, ext. 103.
Toys for Tots Monroe County
Beginning the day after Thanksgiving and lasting through Christmas, donation boxes will be available around town for donors to leave unwrapped toys to be distributed to local families. For additional information, contact Bob Sutter at 812-361-9484 or rsutter208@aol.com.
Holly Hays
