donations

Five for Food 2019 two times better

Jan 30, 2019

Five for Food, an initiative of the Greater Lake City Community Foundation for the Lake City Food Shelf, begins its fifth year during February and March. Thirteen sponsors have stepped forward with contributions from $500 to $1,000 for a total of $10,000. The funds in the sponsor pool will be...

Letter: Resolve to donate blood in 2019

Jan 16, 2019

To the editor:As we entered the 2019 new year, many resolutions were made for assorted reasons. Some were personal improvement plans; some were related to opportunities to help others. A great resolution to add to that list would be to donate blood. During the 2018 calendar year, 378 units were...

Letter: A fine kettle of funds

Jan 9, 2019

To the editor:While 2018 had ups and downs for most of us, and significant ones for many, I am happy to report one constant has again been the very generous local support of the “Red Kettle” for The Salvation Army.The character in Green, commonly known as “Tooley,” again deserves special thanks for...

Letter: Humane Society is grateful for support

Jan 2, 2019

To the editor:The volunteers of the Hiawatha Animal Humane Society want to thank all of the many generous animal lovers who again this year made the holiday gift drive for homeless animals a huge success. Over 30 animals received gifts from area residents, this year.The event was, as in the past...

HAHS has opportunities to help homeless pets

Nov 28, 2018

The Hiawatha Animal Humane Society (HAHS) has several opportunities for people to help homeless animals this holiday season in Lake City.The annual “Santa Paws” ornament event continues from now through Dec. 1 at the Lake City Public Library. People can stop in and pick up an ornament and purchase...

Scouts collect over 1,400 pounds of food for local food shelf

Nov 20, 2018

Local scouts participated in the Scouting for Food community food drive over the weekend. Together with the help of community members, they collected over 1,400 pounds of food for the Lake City Food Shelf.

Give to the Max Day helps benefit HAHS

Oct 31, 2018

The Hiawatha Animal Humane Society (HAHS) will be participating in “ Give to the Max Day” sponsored by givemn.org again this year on Thursday, Nov. 15. New this year, any donation received within 10 minute intervals throughout the entire 24 hour day, will make the HAHS eligible for an additional...

Koats for Kidz is accepting donations of winter jackets

Sep 27, 2018

The Koats for Kidz program is collecting coats for infants through adult sizes now through Oct. 22. Slightly worn or new coats are preferred.People can drop off their donations at Alliance Bank, Lake City Federal Bank, Fiesta Foods or at any church in Lake City.Distribution dates will be announced...

Lions Club serves dinner and donates funds to Ronald McDonald House

Sep 5, 2018

The Lake City Lions Club had a busy and productive summer supporting the Ronald McDonald House in Rochester.

Fiesta Foods round-up helps fund meals for HVMP event

Aug 22, 2018

Phil Nyberg of Fiesta Foods provided a way for his patrons to provide meals to malnourished children around the world while shopping for food for their own families. Nyberg partnered with Cate Sprout, organizer of the upcoming Hiawatha Valley MobilePack (HVMP), a local Feed My Starving Children (...