Help Real Pokes Pass It On, this week

Monday, April 28, 2014

Consider items to donate next week.

Help Real Pokes Pass It On, through Wednesday, letter carriers on Saturday

As students prepare to move out for the summer, they’re invited to donate any items they no longer plan to use to Real Pokes Pass It On so they can be sold for others to use. All proceeds from the sales will benefit Wings of Hope in Stillwater.

Students can drop off smaller items from noon to 6 p.m. daily at the U-Haul trailers located at Kerr-Drummond and the Griffith Community Center in the North Monroe housing complex May 5-8.

Real Pokes Pass It On accepts donations of clothing, home decor, unopened nonperishable food items, kitchenware and other household items. Used items will be stored during the summer and sold to students at affordable prices during the beginning of the fall semester. All proceeds go to Wings of Hope in Stillwater. All unsold items will be donated to Goodwill.

The annual effort is sponsored by the Student Government Sustainability Committee, which started the program in 2009 as a way reuse items on campus and raise funds for charity.

Jay Scudder, SGA sustainability committee chair, encourages students to donate to Real Pokes Pass It On because proceeds go to Wings of Hope, which offers safety as well as special services to individuals and families experiencing domestic violence, abuse or neglect. “Many people have seen the amazing things that Wings of Hope does for the Stillwater community, and we intend to keep donating 100 percent of proceeds to their program,” Scudder said.

SGA allocates funds to clubs and organizations for events that can be enjoyed by the entire student body. It also designs programs to better the OSU campus, community, and most importantly, students’ way of life. Questions? Email realcowboysrecycle@gmail.com.

For larger items, see City of Stillwater's move out special by clicking here.

Help Letter Carriers Food Drive – May 10

The annual Letter Carriers Food Drive helps local food pantries replenish their food supplies for the year. It's easy to help, simply leave non-perishable food items at your mailbox Saturday morning, May 10. The letter carrier will pick up the food and it will be given to local food banks. For more information, contact Sherri Carter, Stillwater United Way, at (405) 377-2161.