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Parks and Rec Cares: MLK Day of Services Donation Drive to Support Local Families

January 16, 2025

RIVERDALE, Md. – In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Services, M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation in Prince George’s County is collecting donations through its Parks and Rec Care initiative to support St. Ann’s Center for Children, Youth, & Families. Community members are encouraged to contribute, with donations accepted through Thursday, January 23, 2025.

Help support mothers and children in need by donating essential items, such as:

  • Women’s Underwear: Plus sizes only
  • Bath Robes and Slippers: All sizes; great need for plus sizes
  • Pajamas: All sizes; great need for plus sizes
  • Umbrellas: All sizes
  • Products: Soap, lotion, and body sprays
  • Hair Care Products: Brushes, Combs, Hair Wraps, Bonnets, Headbands, Hair Ties. For women of color.
  • Children’s Books: Special need for dual-language board books (French/ Engish, Spanish/ English)
  • Pull-Ups: Sizes 5, 6, &7

Drop-off Locations:

M-NCPPC, Parks and Recreation Administration Building

(Monday-Friday only)

6600 Kenilworth Avenue, Riverdale 20737

 M-NCPPC, Public Affairs & Community Engagement Division (Monday-Friday only)

 7833 Walker Drive, Suite 101, Greenbelt 20770

M-NCPPC, Southern Regional Technology and Recreation Complex

7833 Walker Drive, Suite 101, Greenbelt 20770

 M-NCPPC, Bladensburg Community Center

4500 57th Avenue, Bladensburg 20710

M-NCPPC, Kentland Community Center

2413 Pinebrook Avenue, Landover 20785

M-NCPPC, Prince George’s Sports & Learning Complex

8001 Sheriff Road, Landover 20785

Donation drop-offs are only accepted during facility operating hours. Please contact the center directly to confirm the hours of operation.

For more information, call 301-446-3324.