hurricane relief food drives

[Carolyn Branagan]

There are two food drives going on to help central and southern sections of the state damaged by the hurricane.

Cambridge drive: A food drive is being held by our neighboring community of Cambridge for hurricane stricken Bennington County. Most Cambridge area businesses have boxes ready for perishable, non-perishable goods, and household items. Bottled water is needed. The need is "insatiable" at this point in Bennington and throughout southern Vermont. Goods will be collected from businesses in Cambridge Friday evening. Let's fill the DumpTruck that Jack Corse has graciously donated for the trip. The truck will leave from 60 Main Street Cambridge at 6am Saturday morning.This food drive has been organized by Rep. Adam Howard of Cambridge.

St.Albans drive: A food drive is being organized by Rep. Dustin Degree of  St.Albans City. Boxes for this collection are located at Handy Toyota on Main Street and at BFA in St. Albans. More info on this drive will be available soon,  but you can leave food and cleaning supplies at either of these locations today. 
For more information contact me at cbranagan@leg.state.vt.us

Rep. Carolyn Branagan
Franklin-1, Fairfax/Georgia
Vermont House of Representatives

[mkr]

I just spoke to Cambridge Village Market and they are taking food there!  They are open after everyone gets home from work, so please take a few moments to buy some items and bring them Cambridge to help our fellow Vermonters in their time of need. I am also purchasing Dog Food and Cat Food; our four legged friends need food too   Thanks

[Carolyn Branagan]

Thanks MKR! I've heard that in addition to food the  most  desperate need is for bottled water and baby formula. Folks in the know have told me the need for food drives will be short lived, probably less than a week as roads  are slowly being opened up. Vermonters who have experienced this devastating damage will soon be able to purchase their own supplies. If we all are willing to help out during this week, I'm sure many will be appreciative.

Once the roads are opened there will be other needs. I'll let you all know as soon as I know.

Carolyn B.