Buda Chamber Of Commerce Begins Aid Efforts For Victims Of Harvey

While Hays County was fortunate in avoiding severe flooding, other parts of the state and Louisiana are still at the mercy of Hurricane Harvey, which has been down graded to a Tropical depression.

If you are looking to help victims of Hurricane Harvey, look no further! The Buda Area Chamber of Commerce will be collecting donations to send to the Houston area. Thank you in advance for your donations! Below are the items that are needed. 

Cleaning Supplies

  • Antibacterial Gel Sanitizer
  • Bleach/Disinfectant
  • Brooms
  • Buckets
  • Dishwashing soap
  • Dust pans
  • Rubber Gloves
  • Hand soap (Heavy Duty, Kitchen)
  • Lysol spray/disinfectant spray
  • Masks (cleaning)
  • Mops
  • Paper towels
  • Rags
  • Sponges
  • Trash bags (LOTS of this)
  • Trash cans
  • Home Repair
  • Carpenter knives
  • Chainsaws
  • Dehumidifiers
  • Dollies
  • Duct Tape
  • Electric tools
  • Extension Cords
  • Fans
  • 3-gallon gas cans
  • Generators
  • Heavy duty work gloves
  • Masks (Construction)
  • Plastic Sheeting
  • Ponchos or rain jackets
  • Safety Goggles
  • Scissors – Heavy Duty
  • Sheetrock knives
  • Shovels
  • Tarps
  • Tools (Crowbars, Hammers, Nails, Pliers, Wrench, Staple Guns)
  • Wheel Barrows
  • Zip ties

Other supplies

  • Batteries (AAA, AA, D)
  • Blankets
  • Flashlights
  • Food utensils (Paper plates, plastic cups, plastic utensils)
  • Lighters
  • Notepads
  • Pens
  • Pillows
  • Scissors
  • Sleeping bags

Pet Supplies

  • Blankets
  • Cat food
  • Crates
  • Dog bowls
  • Dog food
  • Leashes

First Aid Kits

  • Antibiotic ointment
  • Band-aids (various sizes)
  • Calamine Lotion
  • Cotton balls
  • Cotton swabs
  • Gauze
  • Gauze tape
  • Hydrocortisone cream
  • Hydrogen Peroxide
  • Non-latex gloves
  • Medicines (Acetaminophen /Tylenol; Antihistamines /Benadryl; Ibuprofen /Advil)
  • Rubbing Alcohol
  • Tweezers

Clothing (Adult & Children)

  • Boots
  • Jeans
  • Shirts (long-sleeved and t-shirts)
  • Socks
  • Undergarments

Baby

  • Baby bottles
  • Baby clothes (onesies, shirts, shorts, socks)
  • Baby formula
  • Baby Shampoo
  • Baby wipes
  • Booster seats
  • Children’s car seats
  • Diapers
  • Infant thermometers
  • Sippy cups

Hygienic Items

  • Body soap
  • Bug spray/Bug repellent
  • Cotton swabs
  • Deodorant
  • Feminine hygienic products
  • Floss
  • Hair brushes/combs
  • Hair ties
  • Moist towelettes
  • Nail clippers
  • Razors
  • Senior hygienic products
  • Shampoo
  • Shaving cream
  • Sunscreen
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush
  • Toothpaste

Food

  • Baby formula, baby food, baby snacks
  • Bananas
  • Bread/Rolls
  • Non-perishable foods: boxed potatoes; canned goods – soups, fruits, vegetables; crackers; cereal; granola bars; instant coffee and tea; instant ramen noodles; jelly; peanut butter; rice
  • Tomato Based Sauce (Canned or Plastic Jars)
  • Peanut Butter (Plastic Jars)
  • Ramen Noodles
  • Canned Tuna
  • Macaroni and Cheese
  • Granola Bars
  • Cereal
  • Canned Soup
  • Canned Vegetables
  • Canned Fruit
  • Toilet Paper
  • Paper Towels
  • Water – Bottled and Gallon

Drop Off Locations

Independence Title
211B North FM 1626, Bldg. 2
Buda, TX
512-523-3204

Buda Area Chamber of Commerce
203 Railroad St., Suite 1-C
Buda, TX
512-295-9999

Reliable Automotive
3420B FM 967
Buda, TX 78610
512-361-3075

You can also donate to the American Red Cross here: American Red Cross Hurricane Harvey Donations.


 

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