Leap of Kindness Ideas

The Emporia Area Chamber of Commerce encourages everyone to participate in Leap of Kindness Day February 29. Below are list of Business/Organziation names and addresses to pay it forward too.

Leap of Kindness Day

February 29, 2020

Abundant Harvest, 1028 Whittier St.: Household items, hygiene products, and food

Blessing Boxes, various locations around town: Non-perishable food items

Emporia Animal Shelter, 1216 Hatcher St.: Animal food, litter, strong/chewable dog toys, kitty
toys, laundry detergent and Clorox

Emporia Friends of the Zoo, 75 Sodens Rd.: Art supplies, pet toys and treats, all sizes of towels,

blankets, various sizes of plastic containers

Emporia Public Library, 110 E. 6^th Ave., monetary donations or book donations

First Responders and Dispatch:

Emporia Fire Department, 120 E 5^th Ave., and 1415 Industrial Rd.

Emporia Police Department, 518 Mechanic St.

Lyon County Sherriff’s Office, 425 Mechanic St.

Food Pantry’s: Non-perishable items, baking items (flour, sugar), pasta, cereals, canned goods
Corky’s Cupboard, 1 Kellogg Circle Dr, Memorial Union, Room 147

Food for Students, c/o Emporia Gazette, 517 Merchant St.

Emporia High School, 3302 W 18^th Ave.

Salvation Army, 327 Constitution St.
Other Area Food Banks you might know of

Little Library Boxes, various location around town: Novels, children’s books and other book

donations
Men’s Shelter, 1119 Merchant St., Men’s clothing, hygiene products, bedding, towels, and food

Nursing Homes & Assisted Living: New socks, hand lotions, flowers, puzzles/games, crafts, etc.

Emporia Senior Center, 603 E 12th Ave : Monetary items

Emporia Place, 1200 W 12^th Ave.

Flint Hills Care Center, 1620 Wheeler St.

Holiday Resort, 2700 W 30^Th Ave.

Presbyterian Manor, 2300 Industrial Rd.

Plumb Place, 224 E 6^th Ave.: Women’s clothing, hygiene and household supplies, bedding,

towels, socks,

SOS, 618 Merchant St.: Hygiene products, diapers, and baby care items

St. Francis Ministries, 1221 E. 12^th Ave.: Backpacks for kids in Foster Care and comfort toys

United Way of the Flint Hills, 702 Commercial St.: monetary donations
Veteran’s organization: Monetary Donations

American Legion, 2921 W 12^th Ave.

VFW, 932 Graphic Arts Rd.

Sodens Grove All Veterans Memorial Assoc., 931 S Commercial St.

(Monetary Donations)

Care Packages for Veterans

Youth Programs: Support your favorite Troop or 4-4 Club

Boy Scouts- purchase popcorn from local Boy Scouts

Girl Scouts- purchase cookies from local Girl Scouts

4-H

Other fun ways to show kindness:
Drive-through’s: pay for the person’s order that is behind you in line.

Go out to eat: Double the tip you leave

Thank You Notes: Write a note to someone you are thinking of

Your Child’s School:  Take school supplies to your child’s teacher.