Dayton Young Black Professionals collecting items for Thanksgiving giveaway

The Foodbank hosted a large drive-through food distribution event Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2023 in the parking lot of Welcome Stadium, next to the University of Dayton Arena. MARSHALL GORY\STAFF

The Foodbank hosted a large drive-through food distribution event Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2023 in the parking lot of Welcome Stadium, next to the University of Dayton Arena. MARSHALL GORY\STAFF
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Oct 24, 2023
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Dayton Young Black Professionals is accepting donations for its fourth annual West Dayton Give Back event, in which the organization plans to hand out 1,000 gift bags to people in need.

Dayton Young Black Professionals are accepting toothbrushes, toothpaste, deodorant, soap, hand sanitizer, hats, scarves, gloves, socks, and masks to create the packages. Money can be donated through Cash App at $DaytonYBP937 and PayPal @DaytonYBP.

On Nov. 22, the day before Thanksgiving, the Dayton YBP will be giving out the items and holiday meals at two locations: Edwin Joel Brown Middle School, 31 Willowwood Drive, Dayton, and Omega Baptist Church, 1821 Emerson Ave., Dayton. The event is from noon to 3 p.m.

The meal will consist of turkey or ham, green beans, mashed potatoes, mac and cheese, dressing, corn and dinner rolls.

Dayton YBP are also asking for volunteers for the event. Contact them at 937- 985-1456 or info@DaytonYBP.org.

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Eileen McClory is the education reporter for the Dayton Daily News. She grew up in the Dayton area and returned to cover her hometown.