As has been the case in years past, residents can help support their neighbors in need this season by donating non-perishable food items or personal care items such as soap, shampoo or toothpaste. 23, and then, after the holiday season, we’ll be taking all of the items to Samaritan House.” “It is always exciting to see the area around the Giving Tree fill up with items throughout December,” Chelsea Oland, Shelby Township deputy supervisor, said.
In 2020, township officials delivered more than 9,500 items from the Giving Tree to the Samaritan House.
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