LEX18.com - Lexington, KY

Posted: Jul 29, 2010 10:06 AM
Updated: Jul 29, 2010 10:48 AM

Officials in Pike County said Thursday that they are still in need of numerous items following last week's devestating floods.

Officials say everything from volunteers to monetary donations are needed. Monetarty donations can be made to the Red Cross, Christian Appalachian Project, RAM Kentucky, Pike Minestral Association. Online donations can be made by going to www.helppikecounty.org.

Other items still needed for flood victims:

Sheets.Blankets
Large storage containers
brooms
dust masks
latex gloves
working gloves
boots
nonperishable food items
toys
diapers/wipes
baby wash
toiletry items
baby formula
shovels
rakes
water hoses
air conditioners
fans
trash bags (extra large, large)
hand sanitizer
first aid kits
OFF bug spray
sunscreen
clothes hangers
car seats
paper plates
plastic spoons and forks
napkins and paper towels
flashlights
batteries
lanterns
full propane tanks
pet food/leashes
coolers

The drop-off point for donated items:
Charity Thrift Store, 3690 Collins Highway, Pikevillle
Thankful Hearts, Adams Road, 165 Adams Branch Road, Pikeville.

Tide, in partnership with Food City, will be in Pike County, Kentucky with its “Loads of Hope” team to provide clean clothes to those affected by the recent flooding.  The Tide Loads of Hope mobile laundry program will be providing free laundry services to residents and relief workers who are in need of support.

Residents are encouraged to drop off their laundry to be washed, dried and folded by the Tide Loads of Hope team, free of charge. 

Tide Loads of Hope is committed to helping as many people who have been impacted as possible so we are accepting 2 loads per family per day. No bedding, jackets, or other large pieces will be accepted.

WHERE:           Loads of Hope Truck - Laundry Drop-Off Site:

                        Food City

2136 South Mayo Trail

Pikeville, KY 41501

WHEN:            Services available Tuesday, July 27 through Monday, August 2

July 27 from 12PM – 6PM

July 28 through August 2 from 8AM – 6PM

For more information:

Ellen Kane - DeVries PR, 704-649-2592(c) / 212-891-0486(o), ekane@devries-pr.com