Humanitarian Crisis in East Africa - CENTRAL JERSEY COMMUNITY RESPONSE

EAST AFRICA RELIEF – AN URGENT CALL FOR ACTION
CENTRAL JERSEY COMMUNITY RESPONSE

Collection Date is Saturday, September 17 11am-2pm
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Islamic Society of Central Jersey (ISCJ) is joining hands with the Central Jersey Community to respond to the Urgent needs of famine victims in East African region. We are collecting basic necessity items to start supporting immediate relief efforts working in conjunction with the NGOs and Relief Organizations on the Ground. The United Nations has declared it the worst disaster in the past 60 years.

Here’s a link to a photo essay that will bring tears to your eyes and to get a better understanding of the seriousness of this issue: http://www.boston.com/bigpicture/2011/08/the_horn_of_africa_dadaab_refu.html

NO WATER BOTTLES OR CLOTHES
PLEASE ONLY DROP OFF ITEMS SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 17th 11am-2pm

** ALL FOOD AND MEDICINE MUST BE NEW AND HAVE A 12 MONTH EXPIRATION DATE **

LIST OF ITEMS TO BE COLLECTED:

Misc Supplies:

Water Purification Tablets (PUR, ER, Quake Kare, Katadyn Products Wal-Mart - check for availability)

FLASH LIGHT/BATTERIES/CANDLES & MATCHES

SLEEPING BAGS, TENTS

DIAPERS BABY BOTTLES

PERSONAL HYGIENE KITS (Including Toothbrush Tooth Paste Bar Soap)

BLANKETS * SHOES * TOWELS

Food:

Rice, Sugar, Tea Bags Energy Bars, Cereal Bars, Breakfast bars

Biscuits - small packs (Parley, Glucose, etc.)

Small packages of Pre-Packaged Dates

Ready to eat vegetable canned foods

Gatorade/Juice with 12 Month Expiry Date

Instant Dry Whole Milk - Small Packs (Nestle, Nido, etc.)

Cereals (Various Brands with NO MARSHMALLOWS)

NOTE:  People are encouraged NOT to bring loose items and to pack the Boxes of either size 15x15x12 or 16x12x12. (Size 16x12x12 is easily available at Home Depot). If you cannot bring boxed items as mentioned above then loose items may be collected during the specified collection time (see below).

DROP OFF LOCATION AND TIME:
Drop off time is Saturday September 17th from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the ISCJ building located on 4145 Route 1 South in South Brunswick. Please make sure everyone is mindful of this time and bring the supplies during the designated time.

Key Considerations:

-       Collecting New and Unexpired Food and Medicines ONLY at this point. Vegetarian Food Items ONLY.

-       Prefer to have all items delivered pre-boxed (NOT SEALED) in the box sizes of either 15x15x12 OR 16x12x12.

-       Collection Time is Saturday September 17th from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM at ISCJ.