Iowa Mennonite Relief Sale

10/09/2024

The Material Resources Center in North Newton, KS is in need of the following items for Infant Care and Relief kits.

Please consider donating the following items this month!
· new infant sleepers (6-12 month sizes)
· toothbrushes (in manufacturer’s packaging—no contact info.)
· wide toothed combs (6-8 in. long)

You can shop online and have them shipped to MCC or drop them off at Crowded Closet Thrift Shop (make sure to label your box or bag "MCC Kits")!

MCC Central States, 121 E. 30th St., North Newton, KS 67117 - thank you!

Relief, development and peace in the name of Christ

04/25/2024

How can you give to Mennonite Central Committee - MCC this spring in lieu of a Relief Sale? ASSEMBLE KITS. MCC is in need of all kits: Relief, Hygiene, Sewing, School, Dignity and Infant care kits. Empower your family, your Sunday School class, your co-workers, etc and collect items for any of the kits listed.

Completed kits and/or kit contents (and comforters!) can be delivered to Crowded Closet MCC Thrift Shop in Iowa City. Label boxes or bags as "MCC Kits" and drop them off at the donation drive through.

Relief, development and peace in the name of Christ

12/09/2023

Thank you so much the volunteers and donators who helped make the 2023 Iowa MCC Meat Canning Event a success! We're truly grateful for all the wonderful people that have helped out, not only this year, but in years past and the years to come!

12/07/2023

The Iowa MCC Meat Canning Event kicks off tomorrow! Help us make it a success!

12/03/2023

The MCC Meat Canning truck is just down the road! Sign up or donate to the Iowa MCC Meat Canning Event before it moves on! This Thursday and Friday (December 7th and 8th)

11/26/2023

Give the gift of food to those in need! Sign up or donate to the Iowa MCC Meat Canning event on December 7th and 8th.

11/23/2023

The Iowa MCC Meat Canning Event is just around the corner. and help MCC provide food for those in need around the world! Openings available on December 6th, 7th, and 8th.

Please review the available spost below and click on the button to sign up. You may signup for as many spost as you like. Please choose from ONE ROUND only, from CANNING, or WASHING. If you have any questions or need help signing up please call Sylvan Schlabach 319-461-3417. For donations please sen...

11/19/2023

Help us make the Iowa MCC Meat Canning event a success! Our goal is to raise $40,000 to process 17,000 lbs (over 11,000 cans) of turkey for relief projects around the world. We're so grateful for everyone's support!

11/13/2023

The 2023 Meat Canning Event is here! Support MCC in Kalona, December 6th - 8th. Sign up below!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E044DAEAC28ABF58-45054353-southeast?fbclid=IwAR1iic75dW8B25CVL57qKBa9FjewZAKr0xQBrxoB45hBC9dzXqXHcS0tc-0 #/

Please review the available spost below and click on the button to sign up. You may signup for as many spost as you like. Please choose from ONE ROUND only, from CANNING, or WASHING. If you have any questions or need help signing up please call Sylvan Schlabach 319-461-3417. For donations please sen...

05/17/2023

We regret to announce that the Iowa Mennonite Relief Sale will not be happening this year, or in the foreseeable future.

We would first and foremost like to say THANK YOU for supporting Mennonite Central Committee (MCC) through the Iowa Mennonite Relief Sale in years past! While there will no longer be a local relief sale event, there are still many ways to continue supporting MCC locally and globally.

Stay involved in the work of MCC!
- Shop, Donate goods or Volunteer to serve at Crowded Closet Thrift Shop, Iowa City
- Assemble school, hygiene kits and more to share with those in need. Kits can be dropped off at Crowded Closet Thrift Shop, M-F 9:30am-4:30pm, Sat 9:30am-3:30pm (be sure to label "For MCC")
- Support the local MCC meat canning project – December 2023. Watch their page for more details on this annual event.

And stay informed about MCC:
- Make a virtual visit featuring stories from MCC projects around the world
- Travel with an MCC Learning Tour
- Participate in a Global Service Learning experience
- Read A Common Place magazine for updates on MCC’s programs and impact locally and globally
- Donate to support development, peace and relief programs of MCC

06/11/2022

The IA MCC Sale is going on now! Join us!

​Get your fill of delicious local sweets such as apple fritters, homemade ice cream, cookies, pies, and more! Other goodies you can expect include fresh cheese curds, authentic tacos, and even an...

06/10/2022

Last call for the online auction! Get your bids in quick!

And join us for the in-person sale tomorrow! Breakfast starts at 7:00, and the auction at 9:00.

Three (3) gift cards good for one chicken sandwich or chicken nugget order each at the Coral Ridge Mall Chick-fil-A location.