POUGHKEEPSIE – United
Way of the Dutchess-Orange region is coordinating a supply drive through
Thursday, September 7 for items need by residents of Texas impacted by
Hurricane Harvey.
United Way is working with Texas Diaper Bank and Feeding Texas, which
is distributing directly to the Houston Food Bank.
Diapers, pull-ups, baby wipes, baby hygiene products, toys, books, adult
diapers and personal hygiene products are needed as well as hand-held
snacks, pop-top ready-to-eat foods and shelf-stable items like peanut
butter, jelly and tuna, chili, beef stew and soup are needed.
Items may be dropped off at United Way offices at 75 Market Street in
Poughkeepsie and 123 Grand Street in Newburgh.
On September 8, UPS Freight in Montgomery has offered to collect all boxes
and transport them to the two Texas organizations for distribution.
Donations should be brought to either United Way officer before the close
of business on Thursday, September 7.
