DHSS Press Release |
Date: October 4, 2005 DHSS-97-2005 |
| Vincent P. Meconi, Secretary Jay Lynch, Communications Director (302) 255-9037, Pager (302) 247-8523 Email: jay.lynch@state.de.us |
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
HOUSEHOLD-BABY SUPPLIES NEEDED FOR KATRINA EVACUEES
Kent/Sussex Adopt-a-Family is in need of household and baby supplies as well as cleaning and hygiene items to assist with victims of Katrina and Rita who are moving Delaware within the next few months. It is expected that at least 20 or more families will be relocating to this area and they will need everything for the kitchen, bathroom, bedroom, as well as general items for the home such as lamps, laundry & ironing supplies, phones, clocks, cleaning and hygiene supplies, vacuums, brooms, mops and more.
Items that are not used for Katrina and Rita victims that move to Delaware will be used to assist families in our local area as needed due to crisis in the household including fire, domestic violence, divorce resulting in split assets, and more. If you can help with used household and baby supplies for any of these rooms and new unopened cleaning & hygiene supplies, please call our Milford office at 424-7260 or 739-3145 Monday through Friday. Delivery is very much appreciated, but arrangements can be made for pick up of large donations if necessary before November 1, 2005 or after January 1, 2006 pending volunteer availability. Donations are needed before November 1, 2005 if at all possible do to the upcoming holiday program operated by Kent/Sussex Adopt-a-Family but as always, donations will be taken anytime throughout the year.
Delaware Health and Social Services is committed to improving the quality of the lives of Delaware's citizens by promoting health and well-being, fostering self-sufficiency, and protecting vulnerable populations.
