Sharing is Caring: A Community Day of Donation

10/10/2026

My beloved dog Ladybug crossed the Rainbow Bridge a couple weeks ago and I am heartbroken. I decided to honor her by donating her leashes, toys, unused food and treats Friends of Berrien County Animal Services this year at Day of Donation. If anyone out there has experienced the same and doesn't know what to do with the leftover supplies, please keep us in mind. We will be collecting dog and cat food, kitty litter, puppy pads, collars and leashes, carriers and crates and toys. It is a great way to honor your pets. Sat Dec 5 11am-2pm 217 S Lincoln Ave in Niles at the St St. Mary's School gym.

10/10/2026

Last year some wonderful person donated a bunch of birthday cake kits. They were in and out of the gym before I could meet them and I never found out who they were. (if you come this year, please find me). These kits had a throw away aluminum pan that you can get at the dollar store, a cake mix, a can of frosting, and some candles. They also had a can of Sprite because as I am the last to know, you can substitute Sprite for the eggs and oil. This blew my mind and I thought about all the children and maybe senior citizens, that would get a birthday cake because of this gesture. This like this are a rare treat for people who rely on food pantries. If you are so inclined and would like to make a birthday cake kit, please know how happy you will make someone. Please private message us if you have any questions.

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10/10/2026

Let's talk about the Christian Services Center. A wonderful food pantry run by volunteers through St Mary's Church. They give people food, toiletries, paper towels, toilet paper and more. They will be at our Dec 5 Day of Donation. They will be accepting donations of nonperishable food items, toiletries, dish soap, paper products, and more. Please keep them in mind as you see sales of these items.

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10/08/2026

Just an FYI if anyone is going to Walmart...their canned green beans are on sale for .50 a can and they have soups for .74 a can. Just in case anyone is so inclined to purchase something for Day of Donation on Dec 5th. Which will be here before we know it!

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10/07/2026

Anyone have any gently used kids books their kids have outgrown? If so, please consider dropping them on at our Day of Donation. They make great stocking stuffers/gifts for kids and they encourage them to read and parents to read to them. Dec 5. 11a-2p. 217 S. Lincoln Ave in Niles at St. Mary's School gym

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10/07/2026

The Closet on 4th will be participating in our Dec 5 Day of Donation again this year. Last year was their first time and am excited they will be back this year. They will be collecting men's, women's and children's clothing and are in real need of children's boots, coats and ladies tops. All of which can be new or gently used. They also take only new underwear and socks for adults and kids.
The Closet on 4th is a non-profit clothes closet run by the First Presbyterian Church of Niles. They provide clothing for adults and kids for a minimal donation (to help keep the lights on) and is run by volunteers. Sometimes folks can get a bag of clothes for $1! They work with other non-profits in the area as well, serving their populations by helping them have clothes, coats, winter gear and more.

10/04/2026

This is the first year Aldi's has been open in Niles. So many people wanted an Aldi's and this year it happened! One great thing about Aldi's is they have canned veggies for LESS than a $1 every day!!!! Please consider picking up a can next time you are at Aldi's to donate at our Day of Donation. Dec 5, 11a-2p 217 S. Lincoln Ave, Niles. St St. Mary's School gym

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10/02/2026

Anyone going to be staying in a hotel in the next couple months? If so, and you don't use the toiletries they provide consider taking them to donate at Day of Donation Dec 5

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10/02/2026

Tonight I am going to talk about The Salvation Army - Niles, MI. Who will be participating in our Dec 5 Day of Donation. They do great things! They have a food pantry, help with utility bills, help with job training and placement, collect toys and Christmas gifts for kids, give rent or mortgage assistance, offer a community lunch 2 days a week, and so much more! This year they will be collecting nonperishable food items, toiletries, toys and gifts for children and you can also make a financial donation to them it you like. They will provide a receipt for your taxes.

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09/30/2026

Looking for a way to help us out that won't cost you anything? PLEASE, just invite people to like our page and share our posts! That does SO MUCH to get the word out about us and Day of Donation!

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