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Anoka County <br />ADMINISTRATION <br />,,�& Communications <br />March 4, 2025 <br />Contact: Erik Thorson, Chief Communications Officer, 763-324-4612, or e-mail: <br />Erik. Thorsonganokacoun . mn. _ ov <br />FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE <br />Anoka County License Centers Partner with Granny's Closet for Donation Drive <br />Anoka County License & Passport Centers are partnering with Granny's Closet for a <br />donation drive during the month of March. <br />Donations of clothing, personal care, and household items can be dropped off during <br />normal business hours at any of the five Anoka County License & Passport Centers in Blaine, <br />Columbia Heights, Coon Rapids, Ham Lake, and Ramsey. All locations are open 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 <br />p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesdays. <br />Granny's Closet has accepted donations in Anoka County for nearly 30 years. It operates <br />solely on contributions from local businesses, organizations, and the public, along with the <br />dedication of volunteers. <br />Most needed items include: <br />o New cleaning supplies, including laundry detergent, fabric softener, dryer sheets, <br />Clorox/Lysol wipes, household cleaners, paper towels, sponges, mops, and buckets. <br />o New/gently used bed and bath items, including sheet sets, bath towel sets, wastebaskets, <br />and laundry baskets. <br />o New personal care items, including toilet paper; tissues; shampoo and conditioner; body <br />wash, bar soap, and hand soap; lotion; deodorant; toothbrushes and toothpaste; and razors, <br />combs, and brushes. <br />o New kitchen items, including plates, bowls, and cups; utensils; dish towels; and small <br />appliances in great condition like microwaves and coffee pots. <br />Visit _rg annyscloset.org/donate to learn more. <br />-30- <br />WB:bv <br />Respectful, Innovative, Fiscally Responsible <br />Government Center A 2100 V Avenue, Suite 700 A Anoka, MN 55303-5024 A www.anokacountymn.gov <br />Office:763-324-4700 A Fax:763-324-5490 <br />Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer <br />