After two back-to-back hurricanes in September devastated Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, a local high school is working to collect donations to help those in need.
Jamestown High School’s O-Crew is collecting non-perishable food items and other necessities for hurricane survivors, according to a Williamsburg-James City County Schools news release.
Students are asking the community to donate bottled water, diapers, baby formula, baby wipes, blankets, personal items, sanitary products and new clothing, the release said.
The collection will be sent to Ocala, Fla., then will be delivered to the islands via airdrop shipments by Crossroads Alliance & Ministries.
Donations can be made at Jamestown High School. School officials ask those donating let staff know the donation is for O-Crew.
Donations can also be made at the following locations.
- Oct. 6 Wanner Stadium, 5:30-9 p.m.
- Oct. 7 Zumba Fest at Lokal, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
- Oct. 7 Blue Green Aqua, Newtown, 1-3 p.m.
- Oct. 12 Wanner Stadium, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
- Oct. 13 UPS Store @ Quarterpath, 4:30-6:30 p.m.
- Oct. 14 Jamestown High School, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
- Oct. 14 Farmer’s Market in Colonial Williamsburg, 8 a.m. to noon.
- Oct. 17 Jamestown High School, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
- Oct. 20 Wanner Stadium 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Contact Angel Poole, Elizabeth Goggins, or Nick Weigand at 757-259-3600 for additional information.
