Obviously – monetary gifts are extremely helpful because we can act fast with it. However – over the long haul – there are also items you can collect that even if they don’t arrive by boat until October – they’re still just as important even then.
If you want to start Donation Drives and focus on a few things – I just talked to Janeil and we agree that these are the top 5 things you should/could collect. We have a boat leaving the middle of October if you can get the stuff to the office in Kentucky by then.
1) Peanutbutter
2) Vitamins/Other Medications – tylenol/advil/antibiotic creams/cough and cold/etc.
3) Rice/Beans/Canned Goods
4) Toiletry Items -soaps/shampoos
5) Baby Formula