Austin's Puerto Rican Cultural Center collecting donations
LOIZA, PUERTO RICO - Many on the island have lost power, running water, and cell phone service after Hurricane Maria, a category 4 hurricane, passed through. (Photo by Alex Wroblewski/Getty Images)
On Monday and Wednesday night the Puerto Rican Cultural Center is accepting donations for Hurricane Maria relief.
The center is located at 701 Tillery Street, Austin, Texas. They will be there from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Below is a list of items they are collecting, according to a Facebook post the center shared.
Main Emergency Items:
Baby and adult diapers
Baby food and formula
Female hygiene items
Mosquito repellent
BATTERIES (bunches)
First Aid items
Additional Items:
Water
canned foods with ring openers
snacks
non-perishables, ready to eat
blankets
towels
men/women/children underwear (new)
general hygiene items (shampoo, soap,
toothpaste/brushes...)
battery operated fans
phone chargers...
cleanup products/items