Donations of Clothing and Supplies

The University, in partnership with the Urban League of Long Island, is collaborating with UPS to provide free delivery of the basic supplies needed by shelters and care centers serving the victims of Katrina. Starting this week, bins will be set up in the lobbies of the Stony Brook Union and the Student Activities Center. Additional bins and drop-off points will be announced here over the coming weeks as information is received.

The following items are needed:

• Blankets and bedding (clean, no holes, no rips)
• Bottled water
• First Aid supplies
• Gently used lightweight clothing (kids and adults; clean, no holes, no rips)
• New underwear and new socks (kids and adults)
• School supplies
• Women's hygiene products
• Deodorant, soap, shampoo, razors
• Non-perishable food items (no glass, please)
• Juice packs
• Dry milk
• Baby bottles
• Diapers
• Baby formula
• Coloring books and crayons

Volunteering
Student, faculty, and staff volunteers are needed to help sort, box and label donations every Friday for pickup by UPS. Students interested in volunteering should sign up in Room 218 of the Student Activities Center or in the Office of the Dean of Students (SAC 222). Faculty and staff members should contact Maryann Bell ( 632-7107; Maryann.Bell@stonybrook.edu) or Al Jordan (444-2341; Aldustus.Jordan@stonybrook.edu).

Student Organizations
In order to maximize community relief efforts, student activities in support of hurricane victims should be coordinated through the following contacts:

USG clubs:
Eunice Ro, Executive Director
Eunice.Ro@stonybrook.edu

Other student clubs:
Alexandra Duggan, Director of Student Activities
Alexandra.Duggan@stonybrook.edu

Residence Halls groups:
Judy Jaquez, Division of Campus Residences
Judy.Jaquez@stonybrook.edu