Spread the Love

The Spread the Love campaign encourages the donation of peanut butter and jelly as well as financial contributions to help feed children in food insecure families during the summer when free or reduced school lunches are unavailable.

Donations are accepted throughout the spring and summer months at several City facilities and special events. All donations are distributed by the two food pantries in Mesquite, Sharing Life Community Outreach and Mesquite Social Services to families in need.

Financial contributions can be made through the City of Mesquite's Donations webpage.

Spread the Love collection bins are available at the following locations:

Mesquite City Hall, 757 N. Galloway Ave
Mesquite Municipal Center, 1515 N. Galloway Ave
Mesquite Community Services, 1616 N. Galloway Ave
Mesquite Main Library, 300 W. Grubb Drive
Mesquite North Branch Library, 2600 Oates Drive
Mesquite Golf Club, 825 Interstate 30
- donate a jar of peanut butter or jelly to the Spread the Love campaign and receive one free small bucket of driving range balls.
City Lake Aquatic Center, 200 Parkview
- donate a jar of peanut butter or jelly to the Spread the Love campaign and receive $2 off pool admission between 12-5 p.m.
Vanston Pool, 2913 Oates Drive
- donate a jar of peanut butter or jelly to the Spread the Love campaign and receive $2 off pool admission between 12-5 p.m.
Mesquite Arts Center, 1527 N. Galloway Ave
Opal Lawrence Historical Park, 711 E. Kearney St

Special Events and Incentives:

KidFish, April 28, City Lake Park, 403 S. Galloway Ave
Cinco de Mayo Celebration, May 5, Paschall Park, 1001 New Market Road
Summer Sizzle, June 9, Paschall Park, 1001 New Market Road
- Bring two jars of peanut butter or jelly and receive a $5 discount off the purchase of a $15 all-day, unlimited access wristband to the Kids Activity Zone.
Movies in the Park, June 22, Paschall Park, 1001 New Market Road
Doggie Splash Day, August 11, Vanston Pool, 2913 Oates Drive
- donate a jar of peanut butter or jelly to the Spread the Love campaign and receive $2 off admission.
Back to School Bash, August 17, City Lake Aquatic Center, 200 Parkview St

2018 Spread the Love News and Notes

Mesquite launches "Spread the Love" peanut butter and jelly food drive