08-15-2014, 04:31 AM
KathyH, here's an update for Kona collection places, including COSTCO, and other drop off sites: (*Snipped - More at link)
http://westhawaiitoday.com/community-bul...ter-iselle
Donation collections to assist residents affected by Iselle are being accepted by Hawaii Island United Way and Hospice of Hilo. The Hawaii Island United Way is also in need of volunteers to assist with phone calls and emails. To volunteer, call Gina Tanouye at 345-0773 or email tgina@allstate.com.
For more information, go to hiunitedway.org/iselle.• Donations of water, ice and food can be taken to the Food Basket in Hilo and Kona. For more information, call 933-6030.•
Nonfood donations can be taken to HOPE Services in Hilo or the Neighborhood Place of Kona in Kailua-Kona. Items requested are C and D batteries; 5-gallon and stove-sized propane canisters; propane stoves; paper goods; trash bags; solar lights; flash lights; wind-up alarm clocks; hand-held radios; tiki torch fluid; lamp oil; baby wipes; 140 inverters for car; first aid items; antibiotic cream; bandages; and insulated freezer bags.
http://westhawaiitoday.com/community-bul...ter-iselle
Donation collections to assist residents affected by Iselle are being accepted by Hawaii Island United Way and Hospice of Hilo. The Hawaii Island United Way is also in need of volunteers to assist with phone calls and emails. To volunteer, call Gina Tanouye at 345-0773 or email tgina@allstate.com.
For more information, go to hiunitedway.org/iselle.• Donations of water, ice and food can be taken to the Food Basket in Hilo and Kona. For more information, call 933-6030.•
Nonfood donations can be taken to HOPE Services in Hilo or the Neighborhood Place of Kona in Kailua-Kona. Items requested are C and D batteries; 5-gallon and stove-sized propane canisters; propane stoves; paper goods; trash bags; solar lights; flash lights; wind-up alarm clocks; hand-held radios; tiki torch fluid; lamp oil; baby wipes; 140 inverters for car; first aid items; antibiotic cream; bandages; and insulated freezer bags.