Several groups are in the process of doing drives to collect needed items for these victims who range in age from 20 months to 87 years old. Below is the list of organizations and their contact information: St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 137 N. Division St., Peekskill: Email them at [email protected] or call 914-737-6312.The parish will be collecting items daily in the parish hall. The Peekskill Elks Lodge, 1038 Brown St, Peekskill: Email them at [email protected] They will be collecting items at the Lodge starting Monday, March 25 from noon to 4 p.m. The Quiet Man Public House, 15 N Division , Peekskill: Email them at [email protected] or call 914-438-6024.They will be collecting items daily at the restaurant from noon to 2 a.m. Suggested items to donate, as recommended by The American Red Cross include: • Gift Cards: Of any amount $5-500, especially to grocery stores, Wal-Mart, pre-paid Visa/MasterCard/American Express, Dunkin Donuts, restaurants, etc. • Clothing: Donate women’s, men’s, teens, and children, gently used or brand new, new socks and undergarments, pajamas, etc. • Food: Best if non-perishable but also looking for bottled beverages (water, soda, juice), fresh fruit, fully cooked meals, breakfast items (muffins, bagels), granola bars, coffee, tea, etc. • Toiletries: The Red Cross will be supplying the initial necessary items such as toothbrushes, toothpaste, and shampoo, but the impacted families will need these vital items. Please drop off toothbrushes, toothpaste, deodorant, shampoo, conditioner, soap, razors, shaving cream, toilet paper, brushes/combs, hair ties, tampons, diapers, bath towels, bath robes, etc. • Household items: New pillows, blankets, sheets, pillow cases, stuffed animals for small children, etc. • Furniture: If you have large items of furniture (beds, dressers, couches, cribs, etc.) to donate please put your name, phone number, and description of the item(s) you would like to donate in an envelope and drop it off or email mail it. A case worker from the Red Cross will speak directly with the impacted families to see if they would like your item. This will be a case by case matter and do not bring furniture items to the restaurant please. • Children’s items: Assorted items for ages 20 months, 4 and 5 years old, 10-13 years old including toys, books, school supplies, etc. • Cash donations: Any money that is collected will be used to by gift cards to split among the families.
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