Anchorage Chamber Of Commerce: Relief Efforts For The Kingdom Of Tonga

Press release from Anchorage Chamber of Commerce :

February 01, 2022

On January 14th, 2022 there was a large volcanic eruption in the South Pacific near Kingdom of Tonga that generated a Tsunami that hit the Islands of Tonga. This volcanic eruption and Tsunami has left families in Tonga with no homes, food, or water.

The Tongan community here in Alaska is so grateful for Mayor Bronson and his team’s connections. Matson has donated 200K lbs for Alaska to fill up with food, clothes, blankets, essential items, etc.

We are asking the community of Alaska to please donate whatever that you can. We have 1 week to fill up this 200K lbs Container. Within the flier, it will have the places and the person to contact.

For those who would like to donate but are not in Anchorage. You can still donate. Please drop off your donations to Alaska Airlines and they will be shipping them for FREE to Anchorage.

Items need:

Emergency kit

Water

Water filter

Canned food

Flour

Sugar

Rice

Tents

Canopies

Clothes all size

Diapers

Cooking pots

Toiletry Items

Donation Sites

Manai Fou Assembly of Gods church

2600 E.16th 12pm to 6pm

LDS church

3340 W.40th: 10am to 4pm

LDS church

2501 Maplewood St.

Baxter LDS also opens today 10-4

2240 Baxter Rd

This press release was produced by the Anchorage Chamber of Commerce. The views expressed are the author's own.