House of Hope, 3011 W. Marshall Ave. in Longview, needs mayonnaise, premium crackers, cooking spray, cheeses, butter and cleaning products. For information, call (903) 295-0904.
East Texas Literacy Council needs picture books, comic books, graphic novels and young adult fiction for its ESL program. Spanish childrenÐÔÊӽ紫ý™s books are also accepted. Used books are accepted if theyÐÔÊӽ紫ý™re in good condition. No school readers, alphabet or number books, touch-and-feel books, holiday books, classical literature or non-picture primary school books are taken. Donors should drop off only at Community Connections, 501 Pine Tree Rd., Room U-11, from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. or 6 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays. For inquires, email esl@easttexasliteracycouncil.org.
Longview Child Development Center, 1230 S. High St. in Longview, needs boys and girls clothes (the centerÐÔÊӽ紫ý™s biggest need) sizes 12 months to 5T, unscented wipes, pretend play items such as dress up/career clothes (doctor coat, apron, judge robe), brooms, mops, nursing kits, puzzles with pegs, tongs, sidewalk chalk, summer/water activities and CD players. Drop-off locations are at the center on High Street and Barksdale Federal Credit Union, 213 Skyline Drive in Longview. For information, call LCDC at (903) 758-3861.
Newgate Mission, 207 S. Mobberly Ave. in Longview, needs bus passes, aprons for kitchen, winter hats for men and women, hygiene products and bottled water. For information, visit or call Brenda at (903) 757-6146.
House of Disciples, 210 S. Green St., needs bunk beds, menÐÔÊӽ紫ý™s clothing, disposable razors, soap, body wash, shampoo and shaving cream. Donations can be dropped off at House of Disciples or Gifts of Grace Resale Store, 2607 W. Loop 281, Longview. For information, call (903) 553-0952.
D.O.R.S. Youth Transition Center, 1125 Judson Road, Ste. 153 in Longview, needs disinfecting wipes and paper towels. For information, call (903) 803-0100.
Family Promise, 700 N. Edith St. in Longview, needs toiletries, OdoBan and high-efficiency powdered laundry detergent. For information, call (903) 234-8343.
