Hurricane Sandy relief - Needed supplies

Babies/children

• baby bottles and formula (powdered or liquid)
• baby clothes and blankets
• baby food (jarred or canned)
• baby powder
• diapers and wipes

Cleaning supplies

• dish soap
• disinfectant wipes and bleach
• heavy-duty trash bags
• latex gloves
• laundry detergent
• mops, brooms and shovels
• spray-bottled cleaners
• work gloves

Clothing and household items

• blankets and pillows
• coats, sweaters and other warm winter clothing for all ages
• hats, scarves and gloves for all ages
• raincoats and rain ponchos
• work boots and rubberized boots

Food (non-perishable only)

• bottled water
• boxed/non-refrigerated milk
• canned fruits
• canned tuna fish
• granola bars and energy bars
• instant coffee and tea bags
• instant soups
• packaged snacks or cookies
• peanut butter and jelly

General supplies

• batteries — especially D
• disposable cameras
• face/dust masks
• flashlights
• gas containers (only government-approved red containers)
• generators
• hand and foot warmers
• masking tape and marking pens
• power strips and extension cords

Hygiene

• deodorant
• feminine hygiene products
• hand sanitizers
• razors and shaving cream
• shampoo and conditioner
• soaps (bar or liquid)
• toothpaste, toothbrushes and mouthwash

Medical supplies

• adhesive/non-adhesive bandages, antibacterial ointments, gauze and tape
• acetaminophen, aspirin and ibuprofen
• rubbing alcohol and peroxide

Paper/plastic products

• can openers (manual only)
• disposable dinnerware (cups, plates and plastic utensils)
• napkins and paper towels
• tissues
• toilet paper