There’s a new way to donate for hurricane relief. A local basketball team has mobilized an effort to collect helpful items for hurricane victims. You can donate in Bryant, Arkansas until October 26, 2024.
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WHAT
Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton have devastated areas in the states Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia. The Arkansas Senior Olympics women’s basketball teams are partnering with Everett Buick GMC to host a collection spot for food and supplies.
WHEN
The days and times to drop food and supplies are Mondays – Saturdays until October 26th, from 10:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. The address is 21115 Interstate 30, Bryant, Arkansas. It’s close to Burlington and Target.
THE LIST
Cans:
peanut butter, tuna, chicken, salmon, soups, vegetables, spaghetti, ravioli, etc.
Boxed/Packaged:
mac-n-cheese, pop tarts, breakfast bars, oatmeal, rice krispies treats, cereal (honey nut cheerios, fruit loops, corn chex, etc), ramen noodles, beef jerky, beef sticks, summer sausage, crackers, jello-fruit-and pudding cups, snack foods, powdered milk, etc
Drinks:
water, bottled juices, gatorade, powerade etc
Baby Items:
diapers and pull-ups, baby wipes, diaper rash creams, powder, lotion, oil, shampoo, baby bottles, formula, baby foods, powdered milk for babies that no longer drink formula, etc
Paper and Plastic Products:
paper plates, bowls, cups, paper towels, toilet paper, plastic forks, spoons and knives, large garbage bags, etc
Health & Beauty:
soap/body wash, shampoo, toothpaste, toothbrushes, combs/brushes deodorant, mouthwash, contact cleaner, feminine products, germ-x, bandaids, alcohol, peroxide, Neosporin, etc
Dog & Cat Food:
canned, bagged or other types, all sizes of dog
Miscellaneous:
manual can openers, cleaning supplies, towels & washcloths, socks, disposable gloves, work gloves, flip flops to shower in, totes & carry bags, generators, shovels, hammers, wheelbarrows, brooms, mops, mosquito repellant, laundry detergents, etc.
Money:
Cash donations will also be accepted to purchase needed items
Browse MySaline’s list of all the events in Saline County, at www.mysaline.com/events.