Midwest Technical Institute (MTI) is asking for assistance from all our campus communities to help collect supplies that will be delivered to an area in need by MTI semi-trucks to support Hurricane Helene relief efforts.
MTI students, faculty, and staff, as well as members of each of our campus communities, can donate supplies to help fill two MTI semi-trucks that will be driven directly to an area in urgent need of supplies and donations.
MTI will accept donations from Wednesday, October 9th through Tuesday, October 16h at each of our Illinois campus locations: Springfield, IL, East Peoria, IL, Moline, IL and through Wednesday, October 17th at the Springfield, MO campus.
There will be donation boxes in the lobby and a member of MTI’s team will be available at the front desk to assist. Please see below for a list of business hours at each MTI campus location.
The semi-trucks will be driven by leaders of MTI’s CDL Department, who will collect donated supplies from each campus to fill the trucks. Once all donated items have been collected, the trucks will drive directly to the donation site.
We are collecting the following items:
New and unopened items only. Thank You!
MOST NEEDED
- 5 Gallon Buckets
- Cleaning Supplies
- Hygiene Items
- Pull-Tab Can Good (Soup, Vegetables, Meat)
- Breakfast (Pop Tarts, Granola Bar, Cereal)
- Paper Products (Bowls, Paper Towels, Toilet Paper)
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FOOD (Non-perishable Items)
- Pull -Tab Can Goods (Soup, Vegetables, Meat)
- Can Openers
- Breakfast (Dry Cereal, Pop Tarts, Granola Bars)
- Peanut Butter
- 100% Fruit Juice (20 oz or smaller)
- Sports Drinks (20 oz or smaller)
- Individual Snacks (Crackers, Rice Krispies)
- Individual Fruit (Fruit Cup, Applesauce)
- Water (Bottled, Gallon)
CLEANING SUPPLIES
- Bleach
- Disinfectant
- Mops
- Buckets
- Rubber / Plastic Gloves
- Sponges
- Brooms
- Trash Bags (Kitchen, Large Heavy Duty)
BABY SUPPLIES
- Diapers (All Sizes)
- Baby Wipes
- Baby Formula
- Baby Food (No glass)
BEDDING/LINENS
- Cots
- Sleeping Bags
- Pillows
- Blankets
- Sheets
- Towels
- Wash Cloths
CLOTHING
- Underwear (All Sizes)
- Socks (All Sizes)
PAPER SUPPLIES
- Plates
- Bowls
- Cups
- Paper Towels
- Toilet Paper
- Pre-Wrapped Flatware
- Plastic Bags (Storage, Gallon)
PET SUPPLIES
- Dry Food
- Canned Food
HYGIENE KITS
- Razor
- Shaving Cream (Travel)
- Body Wash (Travel or Regular)
- Bar Soap
- Shampoo (Travel or Regular)
- Toothbrush (Individual)
- Toothpaste
- Mouthwash (Travel)
- Hand Sanitizer (8oz or Smaller)
- Hand Soap (8oz or Smaller)
- Deodorant
- Feminine Products
MEDICAL SUPPLIES
- Non-Prescription Drugs
- Band-Aids
- Medical Tape
- Ointments
- Disinfectant Spray or Wipes
- Eye Drops
- Chapstick
- Sunscreen
- Bug Spray
If you have any questions about donations, please contact your local MTI campus.
For media inquiries or local businesses who would like to partner with MTI to help donate supplies, please email media@midwesttech.edu.
MTI Campus Locations & Business Hours
Springfield, IL
2731 Farmers Market Rd, Springfield, IL 62707
Phone: 217-207-3287
- Monday: 8:00 AM–6:00 PM
- Tuesday: 8:00 AM–8:00 PM
- Wednesday: 8:00 AM–6:00 PM
- Thursday: 8:00 AM–8:00 PM
- Friday: 8:00 AM–4:00 PM
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
East Peoria, IL
280 High Point Ln, East Peoria, IL 61611
Phone: 309-204-9299
- Monday: 8:00 AM–6:00 PM
- Tuesday: 8:00 AM–8:00 PM
- Wednesday: 8:00 AM–6:00 PM
- Thursday: 8:00 AM–8:00 PM
- Friday: 8:00 AM–4:00 PM
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
Moline, IL
3620 Avenue of the Cities, Moline, IL 61265
Phone: 309-928-0361
- Monday: 8:00 AM–6:00 PM
- Tuesday: 8:00 AM–8:00 PM
- Wednesday: 8:00 AM–6:00 PM
- Thursday: 8:00 AM–8:00 PM
- Friday: 8:00 AM–4:00 PM
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
Springfield, MO
3600 S. Glenstone Outer Road, Springfield, MO 65804
Phone: 417-884-1562
- Monday: 8:00 AM–6:00 PM
- Tuesday: 8:00 AM–8:00 PM
- Wednesday: 8:00 AM–6:00 PM
- Thursday: 8:00 AM–8:00 PM
- Friday: 8:00 AM–4:00 PM
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
