I recieved this email this morning. If any of you would like to donate I’d be happy to take them in!
RU Collection Drive – Helping the Pulaski/Draper Tornado Relief Efforts
Tornados hit the Pulaski/Draper communities on Friday, April 8 leaving a path of destruction. FEMA determined that 267 houses were damaged with the following breakdown: 31 destroyed, 25 with major damage, 52 with minor damage, and 159 that were affected.
RU is responding to the needs of these communities by organizing a collection of much-needed items (see list below). These items are being accepted at the following locations through Friday, April 22nd.
Moffett Hall – Lobby
Peters Hall – Teaching Resource Center Lobby
Heth Hall – 1st Floor (outside Parking Services Office)
Hurlburt Center – Information Desk
Muse Hall – Lobby
McConnell Hall – Front Lobby
Armstrong Complex – Front Lobby
The following items are needed:
Blankets Non-Perishable food items Powdered Milk Toilet Paper
Batteries / Flash Lights Diabetic Non-Perishable Food Items Toys Children’s Toothbrushes/Toothpaste
Combs / Brushes Manual Can Openers (not electric) Paper Towels Plates/Utensils/Plastic Cups
Smoke Detectors Hand Sanitizer / Hand Soap Baby Wipes Women’s Feminine Products
All hygiene Items Dog and Cat Food Umbrellas Sandwich and Gallon Zip Bags
Sunscreen, Bug Repellant Laundry Detergent / Dryer Sheets Children’s Pull Up Pants, Diapers (all sizes)
Tea/Flavored Drink Packets (can be mixed with bottled water) Trash Bags (13-Gallon and Contractor Heavy)



Local food writer discusses my favorite Christiansburg spot, so I must share!


