Staff Report / Lindenlocal.org

**America's 911 Foundation Partners with Linden Fire Department for Disaster Relief Supplies**

America's 911 Foundation is collaborating with the City of Linden Fire Department to collect supplies for disaster relief in Southwestern Virginia, North Carolina, and Tennessee. The effort aims to gather essential items to assist those affected by recent disasters.

The foundation is specifically requesting donations of:

- Bottled water, by case or pallets

- Non-perishable food and manual can openers

- Toiletries, including toothbrushes, toothpaste, deodorant, soap, shampoo, hair brushes, and combs

- Diapers, feminine products, adult diapers, baby wipes, and first aid items

- Baby necessities such as bottles, formula, and baby food

- Pet food and cleaning supplies

- Tarps, flashlights, and batteries

Please note that clothing donations are not being accepted at this time.

Supplies can be dropped off at Linden Fire House #3, located at 1201 East Elizabeth Avenue, Linden, NJ. The drop-off hours are daily from 9 AM to 7 PM. Donations will be accepted until October 12th.

For those wishing to contribute financially, a QR code for donations is available. The foundation assures that 100% of donations will go directly to relief efforts, as it operates as an all-volunteer 501(c)(3) organization.

Source: Linden Fire Department | Linden NJ | Facebook

Source Type: EMS

Source Location: Linden

Linden, NJ

https://www.facebook.com/876932411108347/posts/1081873827280870

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