What I have found so far... Current Collection Sites for Hurricane Irene Relief!

It's always a bit difficult after a major natural disaster to find out ways to help, as it understandably takes time for those in the affected areas to organize and locate needs, and then, put together collection sites for donations from around the country.  Now that several days have passed since Hurricane Irene caused massive flooding across the Northeast, the needs and donation sites are becoming more clear and numerous.

If you would love to donate some essential items, but don't know where to send them, here are valid donation sites currently asking for supplies:

Irene Flood Drive

mail to: Jessica DiCicco 31 Brant Lake Heights Drive, Brant Lake, NY 12815

accepting: feminine products, toiletries, pet food, diapers, towels, and other basic necessities

The Tucker Foundation

mail to: The Tucker Foundation Dartmouth College 6154 South Fairbanks Hanover NH 03755

accepting: new socks and new underwear (youth sizes especially); toiletries including diapers, baby wipes, feminine products, razors, toilet paper, shaving cream, shampoo, soap, conditioner, toothpaste,toothbrushes, deodorant, conditioner; food including peanut butter, soups, canned ravioli/spaghetti, beef stew; new or gently used clothing, or bedding

Coupons for Charity

mail to: Coupons For Charity 185 Lilleyville rd East Calais VT 05650

accepting: Donations of care packages of such products that will be delivered directly to the people inneed.

Salvation Army of Barre, VT

mail to: Salvation Army, 25 Keith Avenue. Barre, VT 05641

accepting: Canned Food and Non Perishable Food Items, New or clean, used, sorted Seasonal SummerClothing and Shoes, Bottled Water, Laundry Detergent, Hygiene Items (i.e. soap, deodorant, toothpaste, toothbrushes, shampoo, Toilet paper etc.), New Unopened packages of socks/underwear, Coolers, Blankets, Bedding, Trash Bags, Cleaning Supplies, Gloves, Canned Goods Or Non-Perishable Boxed Foods, Infant supplies (formula, baby food, diapers, baby wipes), Packaged snack items (granola bars, pretzels, cookies, snack cakes, etc.), Small toys (stuffed animals, dolls, chalk, bubbles, cars, coloring books, crayons, puzzles etc.)

Vermont Collection Sites (a thorough listing of current collection sites and needs throughout VT)

Also, if you would like to give monetarily, consider the Salvation Army or the American Red Cross (blood donors are also needed).

Thank you for helping in this time of need for many along the East Coast. Even a small gift can help change a life. Please share this information with other bloggers, friends, and family.