Staff Council is accepting food and toys for GRACE (Greater Rolla Area Community Enterprise) and gently-worn coats for the Salvation Army through Friday, Dec. 3.
GRACE responds to emergency needs of more than 700 families in Phelps County. All donations go directly to needy individuals and families. Monetary donations are also accepted and may be given to any Staff Council member or a campus building coordinator. Collection boxes will be picked up on Monday, Dec. 6.
Suggested items to donate include:

• New toys and books: for children from birth through teens
• Canned goods: chicken noodle soup, tomato soup, vegetable soup, tomato sauce, spaghetti, ravioli, applesauce, mixed fruit and pork-n-beans (no glass containers please)
• Boxed items: elbow macaroni, saltine crackers, pancake syrup, Bisquick, oatmeal, corn flakes, brownie mix, sandwich cookies and cocoa mix
• Gently-worn coats (no tears or stains).

For more information, contact Marilyn Licklider (marilynl@mst.edu) or Lucretia Eaton (eatonla@mst.edu).