Recovery Effort for Puerto Rico

Drop off locations:
Across the state, New Yorkers are encouraged to drop off goods for donation at selected locations between 9am and 6pm.

Southern Tier
Binghamton Armory
85 West End Avenue
Binghamton

Central New York
Senator John J. Hughes
State Office Building
333 E. Washington Street
Syracuse

Mohawk Valley
Utica State Office
207 Genesee Street
Utica

They are only accepting the following items for donation:
Batteries, flashlights, portable lanterns, diapers, baby wipes, cases of water and family hygiene products. All items must be unopened and in their original packaging.

 

 

United Church of Christ has a Disaster Relief Ministry where they collect and send monetary donations to help aid the regions affected by recent disasters.  100% of the funds will go to disaster relief.  If you would like to send donations through the church, please note the region you wish to receive the funds by noting it on your check.

They also partner with Church World Services in taking in kind donations.  UCC’s youth group will be organizing the collection of hygiene kits. You can donate individual items, or you may donate the kits already put together. Here is a list of items for each kit:

  • One HAND towel (no fingertip, bath, dish towel or micro-fiber)
  • One washcloth
  • One wide-tooth comb removed from package
  • One fingernail or toenail clipper removed from package
  • One bath-size bar of soap in the wrapper
  • One toothbrush in the package
  • Ten standard size Band-Aids

All items need to fit inside a one-gallon plastic zipper closure bag. Remove the excess air from the bag and seal before boxing. Do NOT add any extra items or toothpaste. Shipping cost is $2.00 per kit to be paid by your church.