The New Philadelphia municipal court’s probation department is hosting a donation drive today, October 11th and next Friday from 8 am to 6 pm at their office next to the police station.
Probation officer Mindy Craig says needed items include baby formula and diapers, toilet paper, hygiene products, cleaning supplies, and other household essentials. They’re also collecting coats, gloves, and other warm winter gear.
Supplies can also be dropped off at the mineral city fire station during designated times through October 26th. There’s a flier with details on the fire department’s Facebook page.
Chief Sam Moore says he and several other firefighters plan to leave the following week to deliver the items to wherever they’re useful.
The fire department has one of its frozen food and grocery auctions this Saturday beginning at 3 pm. Moore says proceeds from that will buy additional supplies for the cause.
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