Earth Day Celebration Lunch & Spring Cleaning Donation Drive

In celebration of Earth Day on April 22, Itasca County Habitat for Humanity and Itasca County Environmental Services invite the community to take part in a Spring Clean Up & ReStore Donation Drive, paired with a festive Earth Day celebration lunch at the local ReStore.

Spring is the perfect time to refresh your home and make a positive impact. As residents clean out garages, basements, and closets, this community-wide effort encourages donating gently used furniture, appliances, building materials, and home goods rather than sending them to the landfill. Donations support Habitat’s affordable housing work while promoting environmental sustainability.

To thank the community for supporting these efforts, Habitat will host an Earth Day Celebration Lunch at the Itasca ReStore on April 22 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Community members are invited to stop by and enjoy a free hot dog, chips, cookie, and drink while learning more about how ReStore donations help reduce waste and build homes in Itasca County.

Event Details:
What: Earth Day Spring Clean Up, ReStore Donation Drive & Celebration Lunch
When: April 22
• Donation Drive: Ongoing during spring clean-up season
• Celebration Lunch: 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Where: Itasca ReStore and participating clean-up sites across Itasca County

“Earth Day is about caring for our planet and our neighbors,” said Jamie Mjolsness, Executive Director, Itasca County Habitat for Humanity. “By donating usable items, residents help keep valuable materials out of landfills and support affordable housing right here in our community — and we’re excited to celebrate that impact together with a simple thank-you lunch.”

This initiative builds on an ongoing partnership between Habitat and Itasca County Environmental Services, which includes ReStore donation containers placed at sites such as Bray Lake Canister Site and the transfer station on E. Bass Lake Road. Together, these efforts have diverted millions of pounds of reusable materials from the waste stream.

Why Participate:

• Reduce landfill waste and protect the environment
• Support affordable housing for local families
• Give gently used items a second life
• Celebrate Earth Day with neighbors and a free lunch

For details on accepted donation items or how to get involved, visit www.itascahabitat.org or stop by the Itasca ReStore during the Earth Day celebration.