During this time while we are all facing uncertainty, let us come together to serve those around us. Here are just a few of the ways that you can get involved. 

 

Help Someone in the Community

American Red Cross Blood Drive 

There is a blood shortage in hospitals everywhere. Healthy donors are needed. Whittier Area Community Church will be holding multiple blood drives in the next few months.

To make an appointment click on the link below:

rcblood.org/appt 

 

Interfaith Food Center- IFC 

Interfaith Food Center in a local non-profit food pantry serving our neighbors experiencing homelessness and food insecurities. They are in need sanitizing supplies (Clorox/Lysol wipes, hand sanitizer). IFC also needs men and women under the age of 65 and in good health standing to volunteer in order to continue serving the hungry in our community. Visit their website for more information.

Volunteer 

https://www.interfaithfoodcenter.org/volunteer/

Donate items 

https://www.interfaithfoodcenter.org/donate-food/

 

PIH Health

During this health crisis, our local hospital is in of the following items:

Masks (purchased or sewn)

Sanitizing supplies (Clorox/Lysol wipes, pump hand sanitizer, bleach)

Personal Protection Equipment (Medical gowns, face shields, face masks-purchased or sewn)

Information on how to donate:

https://www.pihhealth.org/about/coronavirus-covid-19-and-mask-shortage-information/#supply

 

Salvation Army 

The Salvation Army will be accepting needed items Monday-Friday during business hours, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm. Please feel free to contact The Salvation Army at 562.696.7175 with any questions regarding donations. They are in need of the following:

Non-perishable items

Canned Food

Cleaning Supplies

First aid kits

Personal hygiene items

Bottled Water 

The Salvation Army Santa Fe Springs/Whittier 

12000 E. Whittier Blvd

Whittier, Ca 90606

 

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