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***Update!  The East Greenbush Fire Company and Ladies Auxiliary are still collecting...the truck pull out next weekend so there is still time to donate...there is a need for Cleaning products and personal care items.

The East Greenbush Fire Company & Ladies Auxiliary are collecting basic necessities for victims of Hurricane Sandy, Friday, November 9th 4p-8p & Saturday, November 10th Noon-8p at the Park Station Fire House, 68 Phillips Rd,  East Greenbush. 

We are collecting blankets, sleeping bags, water, shampoo, toothpaste, toothbrushes, razors, soap, diapers, baby food & formula, batteries, pet food, new socks, new underwear, bleach, shovels, work gloves, face masks, heavy duty garbage bags, gift cards, non-perishable foods and other basic necessities. Can also use band-aids, neosporin, ace bandages, Advil, Tylenol.

All donations will be brought downstate to New York City next weekend after the collection.

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Here are some of the supplies being requested:

Goldtoe Ultra Tec Over-The-Calf Socks (Google Affiliate Ad) 

Oral-B Complete Deep Clean Toothbrush - 8 pk. - Oral Care (Google Affiliate Ad) 

Band-Aid Sheer/Wet Adhesive Bandages, Assorted Sizes, 280/Box (Google Affiliate Ad)