Tuesday, May 24, 2011

JOIN IN FOR JOPLIN


Thanks for your interest in joining us to help the relief efforts in Joplin, Missouri. Several chuches in the San Antonio, New Braunfels and Austin, Texas area are pooling resources and efforts together to see non-perishable and household items put together and shipped to Joplin. Con-Way Truckload, based out of Joplin, has dropped off a 55' trailer at Community Christian Church's parking lot and we are now filling it up!


PLEASE NOTE, WE NO LONGER ACCEPT:

-CLOTHING

-BEDDING

-TOYS

-WATER


But we still need lots more

Here is the updated list:

Hamburger Helper
Cookies
Ketchup
Mustard
Mayo
Ramen Noodles
Chips
Snack Cakes
Coffee
Canned foods (Chef Boyardee type)
Instant Potatoes
Canned Potatoes
Spaghetti
Instant Rice
Jelly
Pudding cups
Canned meat
Canned chili
Canned vegetables
Canned fruit
Baby food
Breakfast cereals
Pop tarts
Breakfast bars
Sugar
Potatoes
Laundry Detergent
Trash bags
Dog & cat food
Flashlights
Batteries
Diapers (esp. size newborn and 5-6)
Soy based baby formula
Pull-ups
Baby shampoo, wash, lotion, diaper rash creme
Baby bottles
Nursing pads, breast pumps, nursing items
Band aids
Antibiotic ointment
Pain reliever
Cotton balls
Hair brushes
Kids' toothbrushes
Kids' toothpastes
Deoderant
Towels
Pillows - all sizes
Children DVDs
All sizes NEW underwear and socks
Shovels, rakes and tools - new or in good shape.


For an updated list from my home church in Joplin, go here: chcchurch.org

We have several drop-off points:

1. Community Christian Church
1750 McQueeney Road
New Braunfels, TX 78130
Drop-off hours: Monday - Thursday, 9-4 (not on Memorial Day)

2. Hodell Window Covering's warehouse:
1140 Lone Star Drive
New Braunfels, TX 78130
Drop-off hours: Monday - Friday, 8-5 (not on Memorial Day)

3. Castle Hills Christian Church
6209 West Avenue
San Antonio, TX 78213
(210) 344-7188
Drop-off hours: Monday - Friday, 8-4 (not on Memorial Day)

4. Southwest Christian Church, Austin
2116 Lynnbrook Drive
Austin, TX 78748
(512) 280-7922
Drop-off hours: Monday - Thursday, 9-5 (not on Memorial Day)

In New Braunfels, you can also place your donation in a box located at any of the three Dollar General stores, the two First Commercial Bank branches, Tractor Supply, New Braunfels Feed & Supply, Hoffman Floors, Brake Solution, Supplize and Dr. E M Perkins' office.

If you have any questions, please email me at jason.casey@hodellwc.com.