Effingham County’s University of Illinois Extension’s Dr. Irwin is heading down on Saturday, September 2, 2017, to help the animals affected by Hurricane Harvey. She will be taking all the items collected with her in a trailer.
Drop off locations include:
University of Illinois Extension (Effingham County)
1209 Wenthe Drive in Effingham
(Until 4:30pm, Friday, September 1)
Patti Logan: 217.347.7773
Newton Animal Health
1605 W. Jourdan in Newton
(Until 4:30pm, Friday, September 1)
618.783.8789
Thomas Shop Women’s Apparel
200 W. Jefferson Ave in Effingham
(Until 4:30pm, Friday, September 1)
217.342.2733
Lynn Wolff
4096 E 500th Ave in Mason
(Until 6pm, Friday, September 1)
217.690.3806
Items that are being requested:
School Supplies
Clothes & Undergarments – NEW ONLY
Bottled Water
Non Perishable Foods
Granola Bars and Cereal
Canned Food
Baby Food and Infant Formula
Adult & Baby Diapers
Personal Hygiene Products
Bed Linens and Towels
Paper Products & Plastic Ware
Cleaning Supplies & Rubber Gloves (non latex)
33 Gallon Trash Bags – white
Box Fans & Extension Cords
Shovels, work gloves & 2 Gallon Garden Sprayers
For Animals:
Dog & Cat Food
Litter & Boxes
Treats
Newspaper
Towels
Crates for Transportation
Collars and Leashes
