SAL invites local families to Touch a Truck
MOLINE, ILLINOIS—SAL Community Services is inviting children and families from across the Quad Cities to its annual Touch a Truck event on Saturday, May 16, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. in the parking lot at 3800 Avenue of the Cities, Moline, Illinois.
This popular hands-on experience is free and open to the public, welcoming all Quad Cities-area families for a morning of exploration, learning, and fun.
Children will have the opportunity to get up close to a wide range of real working vehicles—including construction trucks, city vehicles, a Davenport trolley, and more—and meet the people who operate them.
In addition to the vehicle displays, families can connect with local organizations at on-site community resource tables, offering information and support services available throughout the region.
“This event gives kids a chance to explore the vehicles they see every day and learn more about how they serve our community,” said Rosie Zbaracki, Parent, Family, and Community Engagement and Governance Manager at SAL. “It’s a day for families to connect, and we’ll be on hand to share resources and other opportunities from SAL and our community.”
If you go:
- Date: Saturday, May 16, 2026
- Time: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
- Location: 3800 Avenue of the Cities, Moline, IL (parking lot)
- Cost: Free and open to the public
Important Notes:
- No childcare or food will be provided.
- Parents and/or guardians are responsible for supervising their children at all times.
Community organizations or businesses interested in hosting a table or bringing a vehicle for display are encouraged to contact Rosie Zbaracki at
rzbaracki@salcommunityservices.org.
For more information and event updates, visit the Facebook event page:
https://www.facebook.com/share/18EBTfkLTu/
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ABOUT SAL COMMUNITY SERVICES
At SAL Community Services, we provide
Support,
Advocacy, and
Learning in our communities—from childhood to adulthood. Our mission is to strengthen children, families, and individuals to build and enhance thriving communities. Founded in 1970, we have a history of listening to the needs of our community and responding. We have grown from an organization focused on providing quality child care to low-income working families to one that meets a wide variety of needs, from early care and education to crisis assistance and stabilization services. Today, SAL has a bi-state 17-county regional footprint from the Quad Cities to central Illinois. We advocate with and for the people we support, the communities we serve, and the solutions we champion, and we offer an inclusive, welcoming community for the people we serve—and our employees.
EDITOR’S NOTE: Interviews with SAL staff can be arranged by contacting Luis Moreno at lmoreno@salcommunityservices.org or (309) 207-8778.
