As devastating pictures and video are surfacing from Hurricane Harvey in Texas, more local companies are stepping up and helping out.
According to a JarrettsvilleCreamery & Deli Facebook event, they were asked by a customer if they could be a drop-off location for non-perishable items to support the people affected by Harvey.
Without hesitation, the Creamery said yes!
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On Sunday from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. there will be a donation trailer collecting any and all non-perishable items.
Here are some items that are needed:
- Baby food
- Pet food
- Human canned food
- Toiletries: tooth paste, toothbrushes, deodorant, and bars of soap
- Paper plates
- Plastic knives, spoons, forks, and paper towels
Also, the Creamery will collect any non-perishable item to be delivered to Houston from now until September 12.
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In addition to collecting food, on Thursday September 7, the Creamery is hosting a'Helping Hands for Harvey Victims' fundraiser. From 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. 10 percent of all sales will be donated to relief organizations in Houston.
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There will also be two donation jars at Jarrettsville Creamery & Deli to cover the out of pock travel costs for the volunteers who are driving to Texas. Any excess money will go to a relief organization.
