CHCA Franklin Ave. Collection for Hurricane Sandy Victims

We're organizing a collection for the Rockaway Youth Task Force, which is distributing goods to community centers, schools, and those in need in that community.

Please consider donating the items listed below, many of which are available at the bodegas, variety stores, and grocery stores located on Franklin Ave.

When: Tomorrow: Saturday, Nov. 3

9am - noon

Where: 730 Franklin Ave.

In front of the former community garden,

between Sterling Pl. & Park Pl.

Items needed:

Please only donate items listed below so we can ensure our delivery meets their specific needs.

empty boxes to collect items

water *

cereals

canned fish or meat: tuna, salmon, ham

powdered milk and infant formulas

canned or packaged meals: pasta, mac and cheese, chili, stews, meaty soups

peanut butter (plastic jars only)

canned vegetables, fruits, and juices

AA and AAA batteries *

flashlights and lanterns *

toothpaste, toothbrushes, mouth wash

deodorant

razors and razor blades

toilet paper

diapers (child and adult)

* Items needed most.

Donations of cash will also be accepted, we will use it to purchase more of the items needed.

Note: This organization is registered with the IRS.

http://www.guidestar.org/organizations/11-3356528/crow-hill-community-association.aspx

...I post this because I encourage people to donate cash only to established organizations.

thank you to everyone who donated, the drive was a huge success, here is more about the group that will be helping to distribute the goods we collected