DONATE GOODS TO HELP ALPINE FIRE VICTIMS

By Miriam Raftery

July 9, 2018 (Alpine)--A donation center has been set up  by Living Life Alpine for the pubic to drop off goods to help survivors of the West Fire in Alpine, which destroyed at least 35 homes as well as many outbuildings, also damaging other properties.  Donations can be dropped from from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Boulder Oaks Elementary School auditorium at 2320 Tavern Road, Alpine.

This location has changed from an earlier site opened last night, which has already provided relief supplies to several families. 

“Any donations are welcome,” the organization’s Facebook page states.  “Here are some ideas:”

Rakes

Shovels

Gloves

Wrenches

Hoses

Face masks

Contractor bags

Trash bags

Generators

Chain saws

Trash cans

First aid kits

Coolers

Chapstick

Lotion

Sunglasses

Plastic cups

Paper plates

Plastic utensils

Camping chairs

Folding tables

Pet Food, Bowls, beds

Pillows (new)

Blankets (New gently used)

Gift cards of all types

Dish sets

Pots and Pans

Toilet paper / paper towels

Toiletries

Towels / washcloths

Clothing new or gently used

For questions, contact:

Mandy Loughlin 619-252-7899

Thefixcsi@outlook.com