COLUMBIA CITY, Ind. (WPTA) - The Peabody Public Library will collect donations throughout September to support community members in need.

The library’s initiative has two levels: food items and personal items. Food donations will be distributed to established local food banks, while personal care items and cold-weather accessories will stock the library’s community pantry.

The library’s pantry will be open to all visitors.

Requested donations include:

Nonperishable food items;

Travel-sized lotion and mouthwash;

Facial tissue packets;

Chapstick;

Individually wrapped feminine hygiene products; and

New or gently used hats, gloves and scarves.

An Amazon Wishlist has also been created with items the library needs.

“By coming together as neighbors, we can ensure warm hands, full hea

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