Monroe Firefighters Seek Donations for Hurricane Victims

Residents wishing to donate items for victims of Hurricane Sandy may bring their donations to the Monroe Volunteer Fire Department Station #1, 18 Shelton Road (Route 110).

Items may be dropped off at the firehouse beginning this Monday (Nov. 12) through Thursday from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., Friday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. All items are being transported on Saturday evening to New York City where they will be distributed by disaster relief agencies.

Below is a list of items that are being requested:

Non-perishable food such as canned goods
Ready-to-eat food such as cereal, power bars, and granola bars
Bottled water
Diapers and wipes
Toiletries
Blankets
Winter wear such as coats, gloves, and sweatshirts
Disinfectant wipes
Anti-bacterial soap
Batteries
Flashlights
Candles
Cleaning supplies including bleach
Trash bags
Work gloves
Rubber boots
Shovels
Face masks