Local Post Offices Team Up With Salvation Army to Help Disaster Victims

The United States Postal Service has teamed up with The Salvation Army to help those affected by the recent Duluth, MN floods.

The Plymouth Post Office, along with all post office locations within zip codes beginning in "554," are collecting basic hygience products through Nov. 1.

Many Duluth area residents have been displaced and are now facing homelessness, according to USPS flier for the collection. The flooding was declared a federal disaster.

"We've found these are the items that people are really in need of this year," Mike LePress, a USPS executive board member, said a Minneapolis Area Chamber event last week.

The travel or trial size items that are being accepted include:

• Soap;
• Shampoo;
• Conditioner;
• Toothbrushes;
• Toothpaste;
• Deodorant;
• Shaving cream;
• Disposable razors;
• Mouthwash.

The items collected will be given directly to the local The Salvation Army chapters. While the nonprofit is working to help Duluth flood victims, donations will be beneficial to anyone in need.

For more information, contact LePree at 612-349-4700 or Kathy Lundy at 952-403-0303.