Marla Jones, Managing Editor
DEKALB COUNTY, Ala.--After Hurricane Ian made landfall in Florida, a DeKalb County couple started questioning what they could do to help the many victims.
After contacting churches in the area, they were informed that many were in desperate need of personal hygiene items. Many did not even have a washcloth or towel much less soap and shampoo.
The couple decided to make 500 boxes to be hand delivered to victims with the help of local churches.
After talking to a local business in Rainsville, enough baby items were donated which included diapers, wipes, and baby shampoo, to make the boxes.
Items that are still needed for men and women are as follows: soap, shampoo, razors, shaving cream, deodorant, toothbrushes, toothpaste, dental picks, and Q-tips.
Children's boxes need: toothbrushes, toothpaste, and dental picks.
In Rainsville, please bring your donations to Kelly’s Kitchen, Topher’s Wings, or Wilco Metal Roofing.
In Fort Payne, items can be delivered to Southern Torch located at 225 Gault Avenue North, Fort Payne.
The items will be accepted for two weeks and then packed into boxes for delivery in Florida.
