The Southeastern Container Company in Bowling Green is collecting donations of items to send to its sister plant in Asheville, North Carolina.
Donations may be dropped off at the Southeastern Container Company at 307 Industrial Parkway anytime between the hours of 8 a.m.-2 p.m., Monday through Friday. There is also a GoFundMe link at https//gofund.me/b06fb38f.
The Fringe Thrift Store, located at the Woodland Mall, 1234 N. Main St., has partnered with Southwest Container and has placed a donation station at the front mall entrance of its store, next door to the previous Elder-Beerman store.
Items being requested include:
Canned goods (pop-tops encouraged)
Dry foods, crackers, cereal, nuts etc.
Peanut butter and jelly
Manual can openers
Baby food, formula wipes and diapers
Pet food, leashes etc.
Shelf stable milk
First Aid kits
Soap, toothpaste, hygiene products, feminine products
Hand sanitizer, sanitizing wipes
Flashlights, batteries, lanterns, solar powered chargers
Candles, waterproof matches blankets, tents, sleeping bags, mosquito netting, spray
Tarps, plastic sheeting for damaged homes,
Clothing, socks, sturdy shoes, waterproof boots
Rain gear, ponchos, jackets
Multi tools/pocket knives
Rope, bungee cords, buckets, trash bags, duct tape
Small stuffed toys
Portable toilets/toilet seats with waste bags, camping toilets, solar powered camping showers
