Easton Police Taking Hurricane Harvey Donations

EASTON, CT — If you are interested in helping out the victims of Hurricane Harvey, you can do so by contributing to your local police department. Joining the Echo Hose Hook & Ladder Co. in Shelton, police announced via Facebook Tuesday they are accepting items to deliver to those affected by the storm.

Police said Thursday the drive has been successful, but they are still seeking items.

"Donations are coming in for Hurricane Harvey Relief but we need more," the department posted Thursday. "You can drop off any new items to our police department lobby until 5pm Friday, September 8th. See our post below for a list of items needed. Thank you for all the concern you have shown! We are so proud to be a part of the Easton Community!"

The department is asking for the following items.

• Clothes (all sizes / NEW ONLY)
• Under garments (NEW ONLY / all sizes)(underwear, bras, boxers, boxes of diapers / boxes of wipes, socks)
• Bedding (NEW ONLY in original packaging)
• Bath, body and cosmetic items (NEW ONLY)
• Non-perishable canned food
• Cases of BOTTLED water
• Cat / Dog food (NEW ONLY in original packaging)°Reusable Shopping Bags

Image via the Easton Police Department