CANTON — The Canton Select Board and Town Administrator Charles Doody are pleased to announce that the Town of Canton will host a hurricane relief donation drive to support those affected by Helene in North Carolina.
WHEN:
Saturday, Nov. 9, from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
WHERE:
1860 Washington St., the former St. Gerard’s Church
*Donations will also be accepted from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily from Nov. 4-8 at the Canton Police Department (1492 Washington St.) and Canton Fire Department Headquarters (99 Revere St.)*
WHAT:
The Town of Canton is asking businesses and residents to donate items to help communities affected by Hurricane Helene. The Town is partnering with The Armstrong Company in Canton to transport the donated goods.
All donations will be delivered to the Asheville, North Carolina area for distribution.
The distribution center asks that all donated items be new and in their original packaging. The requested items are listed below:
- Baby formula
- Diapers and wipes
- Personal hygiene items
- Children’s toys
- Cellphone chargers and blocks
- Rubbermaid plastic containers
- Empty gas cans
- Sleeping bags and air mattresses
- New winter clothing
- Work gloves
- Dust masks
- Goggles
- Chemical Resistant Tyvek Suits
- Extension cords (both thick yellow generator cords and heavy-duty)
- Metal shovels, rakes, and brooms
- Hammers, screwdrivers, drills
- Screws and nails
- Large tarps
- Contractor bags
- Wheelbarrows and wagons
- Screws and nails
- EZ-up tents/camping tents
- Power strips
- Flashlights and batteries
- Dollies
- Hoses and spray nozzles
- Tripod work lights
- Cleaning supplies
- Rags
- Dehumidifiers
- Generators
- Chainsaws
- Heavy-duty personal protective equipment (PPE)
- Home Depot and Lowe’s gift cards
For a full list of needed items, visit the Town’s website at https://www.town.canton.ma.us.
“The Town of Canton is proud to stand with the people of North Carolina who have been impacted by recent hurricanes,” Select Board Chair Mike Loughran said. “We understand the road to recovery is long, and we are eager to do our part to support those affected. We hope this donation drive will make a meaningful difference in the lives of these citizens, and we encourage all residents to consider donating to this important cause.”
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