Sen. Galvano hosts food and clothing drive for Turning Points
Florida State Senator Bill Galvano is hosting a two-day food and clothing drive at his district office in Bradenton at 1023 Manatee Ave. W. to benefit the Bill Galvano One Stop Center/Turning Points.
The office will host drop-off items from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. on Tuesday and Wednesday. Should anyone not be able to drop off items in person, Galvano’s staff is available for assistance by calling 941-741-3401.
“Turning Points does a great job providing temporary and long-term assistance to Manatee County residents,” said Galvano. “Community support is essential to their mission.”
Mark Young: 941-745-7041, @urbanmark2014
Clothing items most in need:
- Jeans, adult men (32-38)
- Athletic shoes
- New socks
- New underwear (men and women)
- Work boots (all sizes, steel toe needed)
- Diapers, sizes 4-6
- Reading glasses
- Toys and games
- Paperback books
- Baby formula
- Toothpaste/toothbrush
- Shampoo, conditioner, razors, soap
- Washcloths and towels
- Blankets and sleeping bags
- Mosquito repellant
- Bike locks/chains
- Bungee cords
- Drop Cloths
This story was originally published May 17, 2016 at 5:05 PM with the headline "Sen. Galvano hosts food and clothing drive for Turning Points."