AASC to Serve as West Virginia Flood Relief Drop-off

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By: Chase Patton

Appalachian Agency for Senior Citizens will be accepting donations for victims of the flooding in West Virginia to be delivered on Friday, July 1, 2016 in the afternoon. Donations can be dropped off to the main office in the Wardell Industrial Park until Friday morning. The main office is open from 8:00am-4:30pm Monday through Friday. AASC staff will deliver the donated items to individuals in the affected areas. Items in need are as follows:

Baby formula/bottles
Baby wipes/diapers
Adult diapers
Rubber gloves
Hand Sanitizer
Paper towels, toilet paper
Clorox, Lysol, mops, buckets
Water
Large trash bags (Black, Contractor preferable)
Blankets
Canned food, non-perishable

At this time, no clothing is needed. Monetary donations will also be accepted. Thank you for your assistance. All help is appreciated. If you have any questions, please contact Chase Meade-Patton at 276.964.4915.

AASC is one of Virginia’s 25 Area Agencies on Aging designated by the Virginia Department of Aging and Rehabilitative Services to carry out the department’s mission to foster the dignity, independence and security of older Virginians by promoting partnerships with communities at the local level. AASC offers information and services for older adults residing in Buchanan, Dickenson, Russell and Tazewell counties. Visit the organization’s website at www.aasc.org or call toll-free at 1-800-656-2272.