Drive for flood victims Saturday in Rockwell

Published 11:12 am Wednesday, October 19, 2016

The North Carolina Flood Victim Donation Drive will be in front of ACE Hardware of Rockwell on Saturday starting at 8 a.m.

The store is at 229 E. Main St. (U.S. 52 north).

Needed items include water, baby food, formula, bottles, diapers, pull-ups, wipes, body soap, shampoo, toothpaste, toothbrush, deodorant, toilet paper maxi-pads, tampons, towels, washcloths, first-aid supplies, Tylenol, allergy medication, rubbing alcohol, peroxide, hand sanitizer, Clorox wipes, bleach, batteries, flashlights, blankets, sheets, new pillows, small toys, crayons, coloring books, puzzles, trash bags, paper products, plastic cups, plastic cutlery, animal food, non-perishable food, work gloves, latex gloves, mesh laundry bags, laundry detergent, bug spray.

Organizers have been asked to not bring any clothing.

Any cash donations will be used to buy baby items such as diapers, formula, baby food, etc.