Fill the Foyer 2025 has started at City Hall.
During Fill the Foyer, which runs through Friday, Jan. 31, residents are invited to bring in donations of money and/or non-perishable food items, cleaning supplies, toiletries, and “winter gear” to the front foyer of Nevada City Hall.
Items collected are given to Harmony Clothing Closet, Nevada Community Cupboard, Cubbie’s Cupboard, and Nevada Food at First, entities that help families in need within our community.
When it comes to wearable items, Harmony is asking people to donate only “winter gear” during Fill the Foyer. This includes hats, gloves, coats, snow boots, snow pants, and scarves. If you have clothing and other items, those may be dropped off directly at Harmony during regular Monday evening hours (4-7 p.m.).
This year, Food at First is asking for the following donations: Quart zipper bags, 1- and 2-gallon zipper bags, liquid hand soap, Dawn dish soap, and full-size aluminum steam table pans and lids.
Items may be dropped off in the City Hall foyer during regular business hours, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. weekdays. If you are bringing in a cash donation, please leave it with one of our City Hall employees in the administrative office.
Fill the Foyer started as a way of keeping the “giving” spirit surrounding the holidays going for an extended time period. “It’s all about giving and helping families in our community who need assistance,” said then-councilman and eventual mayor, Brett Barker, who started Fill the Foyer 10 years ago.
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