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Main Street Books is Collection Site

DAVIDSON, NC -- Circle de Luz is collecting household essentials for its constituents. Circle de Luz, a nonprofit organization, founded by Davidson resident and Davidson College graduate Rosie Molinary, is supported by many Davidsonians, and is dedicated to empowering young Latinas through education, mentorship, and scholarships for post-high school education. Donations can be dropped off at Main Street Books located at 126 S. Main Street in Davidson through Wednesday, November 26.

Circle de Luz is collecting shelf-stable food like:

• Flour
• Masa de maíz
• Sugar
• Bags of rice
• Dried lentils
• Dried and canned beans
• Boxed broth, stocks, and bouillon cubes
• Oil (vegetable, olive, avocado)
• Tortillas
• Boxes of pasta
• Sopas de fideo
• Canned or packaged tuna
• Boxed macaroni and cheese
• Box mixes (pancakes, cake, muffins)
• Packaged snacks (granola bars, chips, and cookies)
• Dried peppers for cooking
• Salsa (packets, cans, jars)
• Bottled drinks: bottled waters, juices, sports drinks, sodas
• Spices
• Coffee, tea, and hot chocolate mix

Household essentials:

• Toilet paper
• Paper Towels
• Hand Soaps
• Kitchen appliances and gadgets
• Cookware
• Gift cards for groceries and household staples: Walmart, Amazon, Food Lion

Winter essentials:

• Space heaters
• Blankets
• Winter jackets (adult and children’s)
• Winter accessories: hats, gloves, scarves, socks
• Sweaters, long-sleeved shirts, long pants, leggings

And Holiday essentials:

• Children’s toys
• Arts and crafts supplies
• Family board and card games

“We are expanding our traditional Winter Resources Drive to accommodate for urgent and emerging needs, and we need your help,” said Tere González García, Executive Director of Circle de Luz. “Your critical support helps us provide essential supplies to our students and their families during this time when our Charlotte community is at risk.”

Supplies can be dropped off at Main Street Books from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 11a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday.

Monetary donations can be given:

• Order from a Winter Resources Drive Amazon Wishlist: https://amzn.to/4hUtM5W
• Make a donation to Circle de Luz to purchase and distribute essential items for families: givebutter.com/Circle2025
• To make other arrangements (other drop-off location, pick up, etc), please use this contact form, and a team member will contact you:
• https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=1PKGnQ2xh0mVnj5XzxIdKBAk-kAdh8dEpBkIk7OED19UNjNTWDhGSUJPS1RDRU9TRENJSU4wVEtBNy4u&route=shorturl

More About Circle de Luz: Circle de Luz partners with young Latinas in the Charlotte Mecklenburg area, offering a comprehensive six-year program that includes mentorship, educational support, wraparound services, and personal development opportunities. The organization’s mission is to advance a future-ready workforce by empowering these students to achieve their full potential through education and leadership development. More information: www.circledeluz.org

For more information on giving to our year-end campaign and winter resources drive, please visit www.givebutter.com/Circle2025 or contact Tere González García at contact@circledeluz.org .