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Collections for Truck to Oklahoma

Help our friends in Oklahoma. Collecting much needed supplies for truck to Oklahoma leaving June 22, 2013. Drop off location-The Handlebar Cafe, 210 South Broad St, Route 1, Pawcatuck, CT. Questions please contact lisa at lisacyr19@comcast.net Supplies needed are as follows: Needs of Oklahoma residents: *WATER: Gallons, cases, all. *Gatorade/Powerade: Powder or bottled *Crystal Light Packets, any packets that can be added to bottled water *Ready to Eat Food & Non Perishable Food: Easy Mac, Tuna Packets, Ramen Noodles, etc. *Condiments: Packets preferred (Ketchup, Mustard, Sugar, etc.) *Eating Utensils: Plastic Forks, Spoons & Knives *Hand Can Openers...not electric! *Unopened/Unexpired Baby Formula, Food including boxes and Jars etc. *Canned Food *Individually wrapped snacks *Diabetic foods *Soft drinks Hygiene: *Shampoo & Conditioner *Body Wash, Soap Liquid & Bar *Deodorant *Sunscreen & Aloe *Bug Spray *Feminine hygiene products; pads, tampons, etc. *Anti-Bacterial lotion & hand sanitizer *Hair brushes/combs *Dental Hygiene: Toothpaste, Floss, Toothbrushes, Mouth Wash *Lip Balm *Contact solution/cases *Denture cleaner/cream *Nail files *Razors, Shaving cream *Towels – New only please *Travel-size lotions, shampoo and conditioner *Wash cloths – New only please * Adult diapers Medical: *First Aid Kit & First Aid Products * OTC medication- (Benadryl, Ibuprofen, Tylenol, etc) *Albuterol *Nebulizers *IV Starters, Fluids Clothing: *Closed-toe shoes *Adult, Children & Infant clothing, please make sure it is clean as there is no immediate access to laundry facilities *Jackets (gets cold at night) *Underwear, socks, bras etc. (new only) Household: *Clothes Pins *Blankets, bed sheets, linens *Disposable Items: Paper plates, plastic cups, napkins, etc. *Ziplock Bags all sizes, snack, sandwich, freezer etc. *Cleaning & Paper Products: Clorox Wipes, Lysol Wipes, Toilet Paper, Paper Towels, etc. *Laundry Detergent: Bottle, Box or Single Packets *Bleach *Dish Detergent Pets: *Dog & Cat Food *Cat Litter & Litter Pans *Large Animal Supplies: Troughs, Halters, Lead Ropes, Fly Spray, Buckets for Water & Grain, etc. *Large Animal Corrals/panels - Anything that we can contain large animals in! Baby Items: *Baby/Toddler Diapers *Baby Tylenol *Baby shampoo *Pull-ups-all sizes *Bottles *Car seats *Diapers-all sizes *Diaper rash cream *Lotion *Pedialyte Clean-Up Supplies: *Shovels, Axes, Rakes *Gloves; Work, Rubber & Serving *BIG tarps to cover houses *Heavy duty trash bags & trash cans (any size) *Safety Vests *Eye Protection: Safety Glasses, Sun Glasses, Reading Glasses etc. *Contractor Bags *Portable radios/walkie-talkies *Cleaning brushes *Dust masks *Gas cans – EMPTY ONLY *Hammers Camping Supplies: *Tents *Flash Lights & Batteries (Size C & D) *Batteries any size including AA & AAA *Storage boxes, bins & totes (ANY SIZE) Can be a dual purpose...need to fill truck and they are also requesting totes, tubs and containers to store items in and distribute to people * Coolers; regular, styrofoam etc. *Lanterns: Oil or Battery Operated *Extension Cords *Box Fans *Ponchos *Lawn Chairs *Charcoal *Sleeping Bags *Pillows *Air mattresses *Charcoal grills *Rope-all types Misc. & other: *Kids Toys (All Ages): Coloring Books, Crayons, & activities for children * Stuffed Animals *Board Games & DVDS *Gas Cards (Needed to take supplies down) *Phone Chargers *Bibles *Books for all ages www.facebook.com/CTtrucktoOK

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