Local Places to Drop Off Donations

For those looking to donate items locally, we’ve found a couple of places that are collecting things for victims of Hurricane Sandy. If you hear of any other places in the neighborhood that are doing something, please let us know in the comments.

Shenanigans Pub, 802 Caton Ave, 718-633-3689
Accepting donations for the Rockaways on Saturday and Sunday after 2pm and during the week after 5pm
Most needed items: Cleaning supplies (gloves, surgical masks, solvents/cleaners, shovels, contractor bags), generators, pumps, gasoline, D batteries, Simalac advanced baby, socks, boots, winter coats

PS 139, 330 Rugby Road at Cortelyou, 718-282-5254
Accepting donations for Rockaway/Breezy Point and Staten Island beginning Monday
Most needed items: Baby formula, socks, underwear, bleach, baby wipes, blankets, men’s working boots, children’s clothing.

Also, through November 16 the Flatbush Food Co-op will donate $2 for every $1 donated at the registers to Hurricane Sandy relief efforts by the Red Cross.

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