Bristol Aggie and Hurricane Disaster Relief

While the state of Texas continues to clean up after Hurricane Harvey the east coast is preparing for Hurricane Irma, which is the largest hurricane ever recorded in the coming days.

Bristol Aggie has always stepped up and helped community members who are in need. Now is our chance to make a difference on a national level. The Animal Science Department will be teaming up with Operation Bullpen (with Curt Schilling) to help people in need.  We will be establishing a donation center and are looking for donations of animal feed and supplies to be delivered to Texas, Florida, or any other areas that have animals in need from these devastating hurricanes. Next week we will be collecting bags and cases of animal feed, new and gently used supplies that can assist in rescue efforts.  Although our first priority will be to collect animal supplies we will also be taking supplies for people as well.  Requested items include warm weather clothes, food, diapers, wipes, formula, etc.  A complete list is listed below.

OUR GOAL: We would like to fill an 18 wheeler truck full of supplies to help the people in need.  These supplies will be driven down to hurricane devastated areas and put directly in the hands of people and shelters that need them.  Our first truck will be leaving campus on Monday, September 18th.  We have access to as many trucks as we can fill.  We are hoping to make this a large scale effort in a short amount of time, please help us by donating and spreading the word!

Needed Animal Supplies: Dog and Cat food Toys Treats Cat litter and Litter pans (clean) Collars & Leashes Livestock feed Hay is greatly needed Halters Crates Towels Blankets Heating pads Veterinary supplies Water – bottles and cases Feed bowls and pans Extension cords Laundry detergent Paper towels Toilet paper Medical supplies Cleaning Supplies (unopened) Work gloves Shovels Brooms Wheelbarrows Ropes Animal Beds

Needed Human Supplies: Clothes (remember their climate, warm weather clothes only.  Not soiled) Diapers and wipes, formula Water Sanitary Napkins, tampons Diabetic testing strips (unopened) Medical Supplies (unopened) Non Perishable food First aid kits Clean Blankets 5 gallon buckets, tools Cleaning Supplies, laundry detergent Trashbags Toiletries: toothpaste, toothbrushes, Q-tips, Shampoo, conditioner, soap, body wash, deodorant Toilet paper, paper towels, paper plates and bowls Flashlights Batteries Bug Spray Sunscreen New Socks and Underwear Coolers New Pillows Phone Chargers Hair Brushes

All donations can be dropped off:
Bristol Aggie Animal Science Department
135 Center Street
Dighton, MA 02715

If you have donations that need to be picked up please call 508-669-6744 x129 and leave a message. We will try our best to arrange a pick up.