By Matt Hall
Rock River Current
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ROCKFORD — Help out a family in need.

Mayor Tom McNamara announced a necessities drive to benefit local families.

Donations of diapers (especially size 3 and above), pull-ups, shampoo, conditioner and deodorant will be collected from Nov. 1-14. Donations will be distributed to the families of Head Start, Family Peace Center and Voices of Inspiration.

Related: Rockford receives $500K in federal funding for Family Peace Center

Drop-off locations

  • City Hall, 425 E. State St.
  • Javon Bea Hospital – Riverside, 8201 E. Riverside Blvd.
  • Javon Bea Hospital – Rockton, 2400 N. Rockton Ave.
  • UW Health SwedishAmerican Hospital, 1401 E. State St.
  • OSF HealthCare Saint Anthony Medical Center, 5666 E. State St. (Main Lobby)
  • Rockford Police District 1, 1045 W. State St.
  • Rockford Police District 2, 1410 Broadway
  • Rockford Police District 3, 557 S. New Towne Drive
  • Voices of Inspiration, 3112 N. Rockton Avenue
Donations of necessities will be collected Nov. 1-14 to benefit Rockford area families. (Photo via Canva)

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