Wednesday, June 15, 2011

Tornado Relief Donations for Tuscaloosa - Last chance, Hudson Valley!

I am driving down to Tuscaloosa next week to bring tornado relief donations graciously given by the staff of the NYS Archives.

I still have room left in my car, and want to bring as much as possible - please, Hudson Valley folks, if you'd like to contribute, contact me by Monday (preferably sooner)!

My route and schedule are available through the following link, so if you know people along the way, please pass the message along: http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?msa=0&doflg=ptm&ie=UTF8&ll=37.474858%2C-80.81543&spn=14.106592%2C39.506836&z=5&msid=206529251669730139119.0004a5c6bb46b8f64e99d

Appropriate items are included below:
* Non-perishable food items
* Pre-paid gift cards
* Sunscreen
* New clothing (especially XL and baby; seasonal only)
* Baby food
* Baby formula
* Diapers (Adult and baby)
* Wipes
* Hand sanitizer
* Toiletries
* Feminine hygiene products
* Insect repellent
* Work gloves
* Cleaning supplies
* Boxes (broken down)
* Packing tape
* Tarps
* Garbage bags
* Large Ziplock bags
* Buckets and tubs with lids
* Dust masks
* Batteries
* Flashlights
* Cell phone chargers
* Manual can openers
* Paper goods
* New bedding
* First aid supplies
* Toys and books for children
* Vitamins and non-prescription medication
* Aluminum foil
* Styrofoam coolers
* Light tools/equipment (i.e. hammers, nails, screwdrivers, etc.)
* Pet supplies
* Bedtime Backpacks for Children (Pair of pajamas, package of underwear, hairbrush, toothbrush, toothpaste, small stuffed animal, and a bedtime story)

Thank you so much for your generosity and compassion in advance!!! ROLL TIDE!!!