Kentucky tornado relief needs supplies, but time is running out
Joan Schmidt believes in the adage “help thy neighbor.” Even if that neighbor isn’t next door.
After a series of deadly tornadoes that hit the state of Kentucky last week, Joan Schmidt and Martha Shilett wanted to take action.
“Oh my! How can we not?” explained Joan. “We’re just two retired ladies with a quick last-minute idea and praying for the best.”
Joan and Martha decided to collect donations for the tornado victims in Kentucky. “We hope to fill a couple of enclosed trailers,” explained Joan. “We will be collecting up to January 4 to the 6, and we hope to make two trips to Kentucky.”
“Those families Have lost everything. Things we take advantage of every morning when we wake up. How blessed we are, and we want to help in any small way we can. Please help us help these families.”
For more information contact Joan Schmidt (845) 332-5179 or Martha Shiflett (4340 960-8745. Items can be brought to Gardens of Gulf Cove Recenter, 6330 Coliseum Blvd, Port Charlotte (East Englewood) from 1 to 4 p.m. on January 2.
Items needed include the following:
Water
Food – canned food, pop tarts, applesauce, fruit cocktail, jerky, cookies, snack cakes, gator aid, dry milk, Ensure drinks, soy formula
Blankets
Sleeping bags
Socks
Coats
Gloves
Clothing new and used
Toothbrushes
Toothpaste
Razors
Shaving cream
Soap
Shampoo
Mouth wash
Denture glue
Denture cleaner
Hairbrushes
Combs
Nail clippers
Flashlights
Batteries
Candles
Cleaning supplies
Gas cans 5-gallon buckets
Hand warmers
Heaters
Trash bags
Towels
Wash cloths
Paper towels
Toilet paper
Baby items
Wipes
