What: The Community Affairs Bureau of the New York City Police Department is seeking donations for those still in need of help after Superstorm Sandy. They are seeking donations of the following items (or similar):
Food Items - canned goods; non-perishable food items; individual snacks (chips, cookies, fruit snacks, granola bars, pudding); canned milk; bottled water.
Non-Food Items - paper products (facial tissue, toilet paper, paper towels); baby care products (diapers, formula, wipes); trash bags; aluminum foil, plastic wrap and sandwich bags; cleaning products (bleach, sponges, dishwashing liquid); bath and bedroom items (towels, sheets and pillow cases); personal care products (deodorant, toothpaste, soap, shampoo, conditioner; feminine hygiene products); flash lights, batteries and backpacks.
Clothing Items - all types of clothing for all ages and genders, particularly clothing for the approaching colder weather.
Store owners, or other large businesses interested in bulk donations should contact the above number to coordinate logistics. These supplies, while collected in Queens, will be distributed to all affected areas citywide. At this time please do not bring donations to your local police facility, while much appreciated we need to ensure an efficient rapid distribution. Right now this central location is the most effective method as we continually adjust to the shifting conditions. Uniformed NYPD Community Affairs officers in marked vehicles will be present in the parking lot to accept these much needed donations. Any questions can be directed to the Community Affairs Bureau at 646-610-5323 or via email at communityaffairs@nypd.org.
When: Immediately
Where: Resort World Casino (Former Aqueduct Racetrack) - 110-00 Rockaway Boulevard
You Are Free to Donate Any of the Above
