Gadsden is taking a different approach in Hurricane Harvey relief. They've adopted the city of Rosenberg, Texas because of its similarities to Gadsden. The Relief for Rosenberg campaign kicks off tomorrow and you can drop off donations in the parking lot of the now closed JCPenney store at the Gadsden Mall. Items you can drop off include:
- 5-gallon bucket with resealable lid - Buckets from fast food restaurants or bakeries can be used if washed and cleaned; Do not use buckets that have stored chemicals such as paint or pool cleaner
- Liquid laundry detergent - One 50-oz. or two 25-oz. bottle(s)
- Liquid household cleaner -12 or 16 oz quid cleaner that can be mixed with water; No spray cleaners
- Dish soap - 16 or 28 oz. bottle
- 1 can air freshener - Aerosol or pump
- 1 insect repellant spray - 6 or 14 oz. aerosol or spray pump with protective cover
- 1 scrub brush - Plastic or wooden handle
- 18 cleaning wipes - Handi Wipes or reusable wipes; No terry cleaning towels
- 7 sponges - No cellulose sponges due to mold issues
- 5 scouring pads - No stainless steel, Brillo pads, or SOS pads (nothing with soap built in)
- 50 clothespins
- Clothesline - One 100-ft. or two 50-ft. lines; Cotton or plastic
- 24-roll heavy-duty trash bags to 45-gallon sizes
- 5 dust masks
- 2 pairs kitchen dishwashing gloves - Should be durable enough for multiple uses
- 1 pair work gloves - Cotton with leather palm or all leather