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ASSEMBLYMAN CYMBROWITZ ANNOUNCES EXPANDED
PUERTO RICO RELIEF EFFORT
Assemblyman Steven Cymbrowitz (D-Brooklyn) has expanded his southern Brooklyn relief effort for victims of storm-ravaged Puerto Rico.
The lawmaker is partnering with RUSA Russian Radio, Kings Bay Y, Shorefront Y, Assemblymembers Helene Weinstein and Pamela Harris, State Senator Diane Savino and City Councilmembers David Greenfield and Alan Maisel in asking for specific goods (see list below) and monetary donations to assist the victims of Hurricane Maria, thousands of whom lost their homes and worldly possessions and in many cases are still without electricity and clean water.
Unlike the previous drives organized by the assemblyman, Chabad of Puerto Rico is now coordinating with the southern Brooklyn relief effort. The organization, which helps everyone in need, already has a successful ground operation underway and will be arranging transport and distribution of the items collected. The drive is expected to last about three weeks.
The following items are being accepted for donation. (Please make sure all food items are unexpired.)
* Wraps or tortillas
* Crackers
* Snack packs of almonds or other nuts
* Apple sauce minis
* Non-refrigerated fruit cup minis
* Jelly (small size)
* Peanut butter (small size)
* Milk (long-shelf), 8 oz. only
* Individual cereal boxes
* Instant soups (just add water)
* Instant meals (just add water)
* Canned goods (best if pop-up)
* Canned beans (smallest size)
* Canned corn (small)
* Chuck light canned tuna or pouch (6 oz.)
* Chickpeas
* Rice (1 or 2 ib. bags)
* Snacks/energy bars
* Laundry detergent
* Bars of soap
* Disposable diapers (all sizes)
* Cleaning supplies such as toilet sanitizers
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