Wednesday, September 7, 2011

Announcements 09-08-11


St. Albans City School supports drive to
HELP FAMILIES AFFECTED BY HURRICANE IRENE

Franklin Central Supervisory Union is collecting items to help support the thousands of families affected by Hurricane Irene. In particular, this Friday night BFA will play Hartford. Hartford was devastated by the hurricane, and after the game, both teams will fill their bus and a trailer with supplies to bring back to their community.

Please take a look at the items below and if there is anything you can spare or would like to give, please bring them to St. Albans City School. The items will be collected there, then brought to the Complex on Friday the 9th and will be sent to a community in need that evening.

Here’s a list of some of the things that Vermonters will need over the next few days, weeks and even months. Everything Helps!

• Personal hygiene products (toothpaste, toothbrush, deodorant, shampoo, feminine hygiene products)
• Baby items (including diapers and wipes)
• Paper products
• Flashlights
• First aid supplies
• Non-perishable Food and Pet food
• Socks
• Underwear
• Batteries
• Flashlights
• Cleaning Supplies –Cleaners, gloves ect.
• Trash Bags
• Paper Towels and Plates
• New and Old Towels for cleaning and showering
• Hand Sanitizer
• Hand Soap
• Bottled Water

In addition, we will be hosting a Coin Drive/ Penny War at City School, with all proceeds going to support the families affected by the hurricane. Flyers for the food drive and Penny War will go home with students on Wednesday, September 7th. We will be ready to collect items from Tuesday (6th) through Friday (9th).