Looking for a worthwhile charity, for the Fall Foliage Run Options

[seanery]

I think that the 2004 is gonna be a little bit different than last year. Some things will probably still be the same like the free T-Shirt, but there may be more stuff. I'd like to support a local/regional/national charity. I was thinking about having folks bring either toys or food or xxxx. I want folks to bring as much as whatever as they can afford/fit in their car. So, I'm looking incentives. I think I've got that figured out, but mum's the word.

Anyway, back to the question.
My first thought was Gleener's Food Bank or The Salvation Army. I'd love to hear other's ideas.
Please answer if you are in the region or are thinking/planning on attending the 2004 event (see Club Calendar for date).

[eresener]

Sean,
My wife and I have 6 kids of our own( from 19-34)...now grown and gone....and about 7 1/2 years ago we adopted our 5 special needs foster kids...all on the same day. I think that if you know any families with foster kids... there is where the clothes/toys should go. Most kids in foster care have their own personal baggage...a trash bag....that's usually how they come to you ... but that is not how they leave...sometimes.... they need more items than any child out there... and these gifts can be given throughout the year...from clothing, personal items, toys,etc.. and they are all ages from infants to 18 year olds.....so anything that is given...they can use.

Merry Christmas