KYLE MCCASKEY
Harvey County PIO
NEWTON, Kan. — Harvey County RSVP volunteers will lead their September 11 National Day of Service and Remembrance project on Saturday, Sept. 14 in recognition of local first responders.
RSVP volunteers will be stationed at both Dillons locations in Newton from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. collecting food donations. Shoppers can purchase items while inside the grocery store, then make their contributions as they exit.
The Salvation Army in Harvey County will be the recipient of the donations.
“Our volunteers are proud to take part in this project each year. It’s a great opportunity to give thanks to our first responders, and benefit people in need in our county,” said Harvey County RSVP Coordinator Mary Wilson.
This is the ninth year of Harvey County RSVP’s service project.
Harvey County RSVP is part of the national AmeriCorps Seniors program. RSVP volunteers are people 55 and older who share their experience and skill sets in ways to benefit and give back to their communities.