METAIRIE, LA – WWL-TV and partnering organizations will be collecting essential supplies for hurricane relief efforts for East Texas communities impacted by Hurricane Harvey.
The supply drive will take place this Saturday, Sept. 23, from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., in the Clearview Mall parking lot, 4436 Veterans Memorial Blvd., in Metairie.
Curbside drop off will be available.
The following accepted donations should be new and in the original packaging:
Baby bottles
Baby clothing detergent (powder only)
Baby formula (powder only)
Baby lotion
Baby powder
Baby wipes
Diapers (multiple sizes incl. pull-ups)
Diaper rash ointment
Gentle baby soap
Non-perishable baby food
Bottled water
Brooms
Cotton swabs
Dish towels
First aid kits
Garbage bags
Mops
Non-perishable canned goods
Paper towels
Sponges
Toilet bowl brushes
Toilet bowl plungers
WWL-TV recognizes the immediate need for aid in communities working to clean up and rebuild after historic flooding, reps said.
“When we needed a helping hand following Katrina our neighbors were there,” said Tod Smith, WWL-TV president and general manager. “Now, we want to return the favor and say, ‘we're here for you, like you were there for us.’”
The station has partnered with Clearview Mall, United Van Lines, Pilot Flying J, and the Salvation Army to help collect, transport, and distribute goods to those most in need.
WWL-TV’s Hurricane Relief Supply Drive is in conjunction with nationwide relief efforts by the station’s parent company, TEGNA Inc.
Texas Cares, a fund raising initiative launched by TEGNA Inc. just hours after Hurricane Harvery made landfall, has raised more than $3 million to date to support American Red Cross Harvery Relief efforts.
