Hurricane Maria Relief: How To Donate With Phelps Hospital

SLEEPY HOLLOW, NY — Phelps Hospital is sponsoring a local collection effort to bring urgently needed supplies to the people of Puerto Rico following Hurricane Maria. They are inviting community members in Sleepy Hollow and surrounding Patches to join them in their efforts to donate food, sanitary items and home essentials to the many people still suffering from the storm's aftermath.

Want to contribute? Here is the complete list of items they are currently accepting. All items must be unopened, within expiration date and in their original packaging:

• Diapers (infant, toddlers, adults)
• Baby wipes
• Baby formula
• Cases of water
• Nutritional supplements (e.g., Ensure)
• Protein bars
• Feminine hygiene products (pads and tampons)
• Personal hygiene/care items (shampoo, body wash, deodorant, powder)
• Hand sanitizer
• Oral hygiene items (toothbrush, toothpaste)
• Clorox and cleaning supplies
• Paper towels
• Toilet paper
• Garbage bags (large)
• Light sources (flashlight, lanterns)
• Batteries (sizes AA, C and D).

Items will be accepted in collection boxes through Saturday, October 7.

Collection box locations:

• Phelps Hospital, main entrance
• The following 3 local Farmers Markets: Pleasantville, TASH and Chappaqua

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