Cambridge Stands with Puerto Rico

The Office of Mayor E. Denise Simmons and the City of Cambridge are hosting two donation drives to raise critically-needed items for Puerto Rico’s Hurricane Maria relief. 

Collected items will go to support the residents of four towns where a significant number of Cambridge residents were born and/or currently have family:

• Coamo
• Jayuya
• Orocovis
• Salinas

Donations can be made on:

Saturday, October 21
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Cambridge Water Department
250 Fresh Pond Parkway

Sunday, October 22
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Cambridge Police Department
125 Sixth Street

For more information contact Adam Patten at 617-349-4324 or apatten@cambridgema.gov

ELECTRONICS
Batteries, Flashlights, Lanterns, Solar Lamps, Battery Operated Fans, Portable Radios, Water Filter Systems (Reverse Osmosis or Tested and Certified to NSF/ANSI Standards)

FIRST AID
First Aid Kits, Band-Aids, Gauze Pads, Antibacterial Wipes, Aspirin, Ibuprofen, Acetaminophen, Anti-Diarrheals

OTHER/MISCELLANEOUS
Mosquito Repellent, Sun Block, Work Gloves, Pop-Up Canopies, Tarps, Canned Pet Food

HYGIENE ITEMS/TOILETRIES
Feminine Hygiene Products, Toilet Paper, Diapers, Wipes, Diaper Rash Ointment, Adult Diapers, Disposable Bed Liners, Toothpaste, Toothbrushes, Dental Floss, Soap, Shampoo, Hand Sanitizer, Paper Towels

FOOD
Canned Items, Nuts, Ready-to-Eat Meals or MREs, Nutrition Bars, Boxed Milk, Baby Formula, Baby Food, Powdered Ensure

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