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  • April 16, 2021

Hurricane relief drive for Puerto Rico will be held Saturday

September 28, 2017

A hurricane relief drive for those affected by Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico will take place Saturday, Sept. 30, from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. outside of the AMU. 100 percent of the island is powerless, many have lost access to water and thousands have lost their homes.

Supplies needed are:

  • Baby care
  • Batteries (D or double AA)
  • Battery powered fans
  • Blankets
  • Bottled water
  • Can openers
  • Canned food
  • Canned milk
  • Cleaning supplies
  • Deodorant
  • Duct tape
  • Feminine care products
  • First Aid Kits (Band-aids, Neosporin etc)
  • Flashlights
  • Gas lamps
  • Hand sanitizer
  • Lysol/Clorox wipes Medicines (acetaminophen, antihistamine, triple antibiotic, hydrocortisone)
  • Mosquito repellent
  • Non-perishable foods
  • Paper towels
  • Pillows
  • Portable cellphone chargers
  • Radios
  • Shampoo and soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothpaste and toothbrushes
  • Towels

In addition to collecting supplies on Saturday, donations are also being accepted online.

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