Local 5 to Host Personal Care Product Drive, to Benefit Students of Des Moines Public Schools

Des Moines, IA – Local 5 invites the community to give back this holiday season, as they accept donations of personal care products this Friday, to benefit the students in Des Moines Public Schools.

Central Iowans looking to participate in the drive can drop-off items at the Kurtz Opportunity Center, from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, December 13.

Recommended donation items include:
 

• Deodorant

• Shampoo

• Conditioner

• Bar soap

• Ethnic shampoo

• Ethnic conditioner

• Toothbrushes

• Toothpaste

 
The Kurtz Opportunity Center is located at 1000 Porter Ave., Des Moines, IA 50315.

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