Organizations and groups are encouraged to sponsor their own local supply collection drives throughout the month of March. Working closely with the French Speaking Baptist Church, Haitians for Haitians of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, and AFYA, White Plains Cares has contacts that will facilitate connecting the supplies collected with those in need.

"Supplies for Haiti" posters and collection boxes can be obtained by contacting Byron Smalls at 422-1378 ext. 2118 or by e-mail at bsmalls@whiteplainsny.gov. When you are ready to have your items brought for centralized sorting and distribution, contact Byron Smalls who will provide you with details to connect you with the sorting and distribution location, dates, and times. Mr. Smalls can also help if you need assistance with transporting items.

Below is a list of specific supplies requested.

Donations Requested by the French Speaking Baptist Church: Over-the-counter medication  (aspirin, ibuprofen, cough syrup, etc.), detergent, soap, tooth brushes and tooth paste, clothes (lightweight only), non-perishable food items.

Donations requested by Haitians for Haitians/St. John the Evangelist Church: Dried fish (cod fish - bacalao, herring - arenque); Soups (Ramen noodles, easy open cans); Dried rice/pasta/bulgar wheat (polenta), course corn meal, millet, oatmeal; Canned or dried beans; Evaporated milk and powdered milk; Tomato paste; Seasonings and spices (salt, chicken bouillon, Adobo, Sazon, etc.); Cooking oil, shortening; Canned meat ( Spam, vienna sausages, sardines, cooked ham); Bottled water - all sizes; Infant formula/cereal; Nutritional drinks (Pediasure, Ensure, Sport Shake, Carnation Good Start); tents, tarps, sleeping bags, cots; New sheets, pillows blankets, comforters (new and gently used or dry cleaned); Clothing, shoes, flip flops for all ages; Undergarments and socks (new only);Durable medical equipment (crutches, slings, etc.); First Aid items (gauze, rubbing alcohol, etc.); Personal hygiene items (soap; toothpaste, toothbrushes, deodorant, lotion, etc.); Feminine hygiene products; Flashlights or lanterns with batteries or lanterns that take lighter fluid/gas; Mini charcoal BBQ grills, lighter fluid and charcoal.

 Donations requested by the AFYA Foundation: Tents, sleeping bags, umbrellas, raincoats, crutches, utility gloves, electrolyte tablets, personal care items, blankets, tarps, topical antiseptic, school supplies, bandages, sheets (new only), heavy-duty rubber boots, insect repellant, wheelchairs, water purification tablets, Ensure/liquid food, gauze, sleeping bags, hand sanitizer, clothing.

 Contact Linda Puoplo at 422-1378 ext. 2106 or lpuoplo@whiteplainsny.gov to coordinate your organization's efforts.