Town of Milton to hold donation drive for Houston hurricane victims

The Town of Milton is holding a donation drive to collect items for the victims of Hurricane Harvey in Houston, TX.

Requested items include:

• bottled water
• non-perishable food
• diapers
• baby formula/Pedialyte
• toiletries
• feminine products
• NEW clothing and blankets (used items WILL NOT be accepted)
• first aid items
• boxes and plastic bags (trash bags, Ziplocs, etc.)

Donation drop-off is scheduled from 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, September 5 – Thursday, September 7 at the Chemical Building, 509 Canton Avenue (behind Town Hall). Please DO NOT drop off donations when the location is not open and staffed, as we cannot guarantee the items’ safety or protection against the elements.

If you have any questions or would like to volunteer, please contact Emily Martin in the Selectmen’s Office at 617-898-4846, or [email protected].

The Town would like to express its gratitude to all those who have offered to help or donate. A special thanks to the Milton Auxiliary Fire Department for its work to provide a location for collection of donations.