BATESVILLE, IN — Donations for Mayfield, Kentucky disaster relief will be collected the next two Thursdays at the Tri-County Coon Hunters Association Gun Club.
Items will be accepted on December 23 and December 30 from Noon until 4 pm on both days at the club, which is located at 417 Coonhunters Road in Batesville.
An enclosed trailer will be staffed each day by people who will receive donations.
Needed items include:
- AA batteries.
- AAA batteries.
- 9-volt batteries.
- Bottled water.
- New blankets.
- Baby diapers.
- Personal hygiene items such as soap, shampoo, sanitary products, toothbrushes, toothpaste, and toilet paper.
- Paper and plastic products such as paper towels, paper plates, bowls, cups, plus plastic knives, spoons, and forks.
- Cleaning products.
- New toys for children and other Christmas items.
- Canned food and boxed items such as cereals and crackers.
- Plastic tarps.
- Empty gas and diesel cans.
- Electrical extension cables
- Propane cylinders with fuel.
- Propane heaters.
Perishable items or used clothing will not be accepted.
Contributions by check only can be made out to “Kentucky Disaster Relief Fund.”
Mayfield, which is a town in Western Kentucky, was leveled by deadly tornadoes last Friday.
(Thank you to Paul Brinson and Batesville Police Chief Stan Holt for the information)
