My church is partnering with a camp in Alexandria, LA, (that is affiliated with our church “denomination”) where many displaced by the flooding in New Orleans have passed through. It’s a great place to help people - there are beds, a cafeteria, running water, and plenty of people who are willing to help. Their problem is that while they have plenty of money to buy the things that they need to lend aid, they can’t get to a place that has the supplies. And so my church is going to collect the necessary supplies this week and send a truck to the camp next weekend (I think).

We will be collecting stuff at the church this week and what they’re looking for are the things we take for granted in our daily lives:

toilet paper
paper towels
paper napkins
soap
toothbrush
toothpaste
shampoo
diapers
baby wipes
feminine hygiene products
underwear
socks
t-shirts
baby clothes
non-perishable food
water

That is just a short list. I pulled some extra pantry items out of my kitchen and plan to add more that I will take to the church when I go for vocal practice this week.

If you are in northern Virginia, please consider contributing some goods to the truck. Address information for Fairfax Community Church is on the website.

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1. I heard an inteview with Trent Lott on the radio yesterday.  When asked what they need the most, he mentioned food first, then baby diapers and wipes, then he said there is a big need are cleaning products, such as disinfectant cleaners, bleach, mops, etc.

   Posted by  on  09/07/05  at  06:37 AM

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