The city of Houston is banding together to help out those affected by Hurricane Laura. Donation sites have been set up all over the city to drop off supplies needed.
- George R. Brown Convention Center is accepting donations from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m starting Tuesday, Sept. 1. Items can be dropped off at Hall D off Chartres Street/Walker Street - Ground Level.
The Mayor's Health Equity Response Task Force has partnered with Kroger, Gallery Furniture, and the 'Relief Gang' to collect cleaning supplies, personal hygiene items, non-perishable food, bottled water, and pet food/supplies.
- Kroger has collection boxes at each of its stores.
- Gallery Furniture at 6006 North Fwy, Houston, TX 77076 is also accepting donations.
The Harris County Sheriff's Office is also collecting donations at their 5 area substations on Tuesday Sept. 1 and Wednesday, Sept. 2 from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Donation sites include:
Cypresswood Substation
6831 Cypresswood DriveSpring, Texas 77379Humble Substation7900 Will Clayton ParkwayHumble, Texas 77338Wallisville Substation14350 Wallisville RoadHouston, Texas 77049Clay Road Substation16715 Clay RoadHouston, Texas 77084Tomball Substation23828 Tomball ParkwayTomball, Texas 77375
ITEMS IN DEMAND
COVID-19 PROTECTION SUPPLIES• Hand Sanitizer• FacemasksROOFING SUPPLIES• Roof Tarps: Water-resistant, reinforced, UV resistant, min. 20’x15’• Lumber: 1x2 or 2x2 - 8’ or longer• Galvanized Nails: 2 1/2”• Deck Screws: 2 1/2” star head• Button Cap NailsELECTRICAL SUPPLIES• Portable Generators: 3kw to 5kw• Empty Gas Containers: 1 to 5 gallons (must be clean)• Generator Oil: 4-cycle 1-quart containers• Outdoor Extension Cords: – 20’ to 50’ #10 or #12FOOD & DRINK• Non-Perishable Foods• Water or Beverages: Must not require refrigeration• Baby Food or Formula•HOUSEHOLD SUPPLIES• Personal Hygiene: Liquid soap, shampoo, toothpaste, toothbrushes, deodorant, combs, brushes, adult diapers• Diapers & Baby Wipes• Household Cleaning Supplies• Trash Bags: Heavy-duty contractor bags 30 to 50 gallon• Duct Tape• Paper Goods: Plates, toilet paper, paper towels• Plastic Cups & Dining Utensils• First Aid Kits• Topical Antibacterial Ointment• Bandages & Band-Aids: Waterproof• Mosquito Spray• 3'x3' Cardboard Boxes or Plastic Tubs with LidsPLEASE DO NOT SEND: Clothing, Perishable Food, or Furniture.
