One Bryant business is hosting a coat drive to help give the gift of a warm Christmas to the kids right here in our community. Come to Back & Body Chiropractic during regular open hours from now until Friday, December 18th to donate a new, puffy type coat for kids from kindergarten to high school. […]
Toy Drive has begun in Saline County; see how to donate or apply for help
The Saline County Toy Commission is now taking donations for their annual toy drive. Drop off new toys until Saturday, December 12, 2020, at 309 S. East Street (I.O.O.F Lodge) or call 501-303-8747 to arrange to meet. If your family is in need of Christmas presents for the kids, call Pennie at 501-303-8747 to apply. […]
Safe Haven Women’s Shelter needs this list of items; donate at Bryant bakery
Saline County Safe Haven is in immediate need of donations of the following items: Toiletries/Hygiene: Deodorant, shampoo, conditioner body wash, bar soap, razors, shave gel, baby wipes, hairbrushes, makeup, hand sanitizer. Household Items: 13 gallon kitchen trash bags, dishwasher tabs or detergent, dish soap, laundry detergent, fabric softener or dryer sheets, disinfectant spray or […]
Local pantries running low, find one on the list and donate
MySaline has been posting the list of local pantries about once a week these days and we do that for two reasons. The first is so that those in need can find them and hopefully get that need met. The second reason is to let others know where to donate. Right now is a critical […]
Pantries Low, Eagle Scout Urges Public to Help Fill Them
An Eagle Scout in Benton is urging locals to help with food pantries. Cole Clift called MySaline this morning and told us the “blessing box” (or little pantry) at Holland Chapel Baptist Church is being continuously emptied. He is a grocery store employee and is spending his own money to try and keep the box […]
Local Medical Workers Ask Others to Donate Face Masks or Even Sew Them
If you are like me, you have wondered and/or learned in the past few days what the abbreviation PPE means. It stands for Personal Protective Equipment – like the gloves, masks and other items that medical workers need while attending to the many people suddenly getting tested for Coronavirus (COVID-19). You may have heard in […]
Toy Troopers Annual Toy Drive in Bryant Begins Friday the 13th
Toy Troopers will host its annual toy drive from 6 a.m. Friday December 13th until 5 p.m. Sunday night. “The Show with No Name” will broadcast the event live on The Buzz 103.7 FM all weekend with Tommy Smith and Roger Scott. This toy drive is held each year at the southwest corner of the […]
Library collecting food for fines Nov 25-30 in Benton and Bryant
Both branches of the Saline County Library will be hosting a Food for Fines during the week of November 25-30. For every non-perishable item you bring in, the library will waive $1.00 in late fines. For example, if you bring in 10 food or hygiene items, you will have a total of $10.00 waived from […]
Mobile blood drive will be in Benton Sat Nov 9th
The Arkansas Blood Institute will be in Benton Saturday, November 9th at the Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library, 1800 Smithers Drive from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. to host a blood drive. To schedule your appointment, visit https://www.yourbloodinstitute.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/306161.
“Food for Fines” is Going on This Week at Both Library Locations
The Saline County Library is going to forgive your late fees! All you need to do is bring food! For every item donated at either location of the library, you will be rewarded with one dollar ($1.00) in fine forgiveness. Drop off items during regular library hours on November 20, 21, 22 and 25. Granola […]