It’s been a LONG while since I’ve updated, but since I’m connected with most of you on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, then you already know by now that like so many others in the Northeast, my family has been without power for about a week. Though our inconvenience is nothing compared to many others in our area, it has, nonetheless, been a struggle to find warmth, food and other everyday staples. Thankful to still have our home, health and family, we will continue to hang and help as much as we can.
Everyone seems to be helping in their own ways, but in case you’d like to help out those severely affected by Sandy’s wrath, here are some ways:
New York
Staten Island
via my friend Melissa Chapman of Staten Island Family
This is an Amazon registry created to help Staten Isand families affected by Sandy:
http://www.amazon.com/registry/wedding/32TAA123PJR42
http://www.amazon.com/registry/wishlist/3GZB70FY2UBTR/ref=cm_sw_r_fa_ws_DdALqb1E6AYJX
Hurricane Sandy Relief Supplies
c/o Assemblyman Matthew Titone
853 Forest Avenue
Staten Island, NY
10310
Breezy Point, NY
Per the Breezy Point Hurricane Sandy Information Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/BreezyPointHurricaneSandyInformation
They’ve asked for giftcard donations to help those affected by the storm.
(Amazon.com and the selection at convenience/drug stores like Duane Reade and CVS are easy).
Checks payable to: Breezy Point Cooperative Disaster Relief Fund
Send them to: Lee & Kane
2175 Flatbush Avenue
Brooklyn NY, 11234
and/or
send monetary donations to:
Point Breeze Fire Department ?1 Fireman’s Plaza ?Breezy Point, NY 11697
Needed supplies for East Rockaway, NY
Baby Food, Diapers, Coats, Socks, Blankets, Toilet Paper, Sweaters, Garbage Bags, Peanut Butter, Jelly, Bread, Non Perishable Foods, Sweat Pants, Baby Clothes, Personal Care Items, Hats, Gloves, T-Shirts, Underwear, Flash Lights (They still do not have power or Water access) Batteries, Towels, etc.
Ship to: Main Street Fire House, 5 Main St , East Rockaway NY 11518
New Jersey
Bergen County
Bergen County needs the following:
new clothing, nonperishable food and cleaning products
Ship to:
The Lodi Armory, at 178 Essex Street, the Midland Park Senior Center, at 46 Center Street, and St. Margaret of Cortona Parish, at 31 Chamberlain Avenue in Little Ferry
Stafford County
Stafford Township Storm Relief Center is in need of the following:
Batteries
Flashlights
Baby food
Paper products
Cleaning Supplies
Plastic Cutlery
Hand tools
Pots/Pans
Brushes/Combs
Rubber Bands
Work Gloves
First aid supplies
Non perishable food
Extension Cords
Candles
Dish towels
Dish soap
Small Size Hand Sanitizer
Hand and boot warmers – many people are staying in their flooded
homes without any heat.
Please no used clothing donations.
Many of these locations are in desperate need, but as donations continue to roll in, expect the needs/wants to change. I will update these lists as often as I can. And, please, if you have any additional info, feel free to email me so that I can add and share to my networks.
To donate directly to the Red Cross
https://www.redcross.org/donate/index.jsp?donateStep=2&itemId=prod10002
or
Text REDCROSS to 90999
