Hurricane Sandy Relief: What Can You Do To Help?

Submitted by the Milford Chamber of Commerce:

The level of need in Milford is extraordinary and ongoing. We have many Milford residents who have lost everything.  Below are a variety of ways that you can help.

1. Financial Help

- The United Way of Milford has started a fund for financial donations called "The Hurricane Sandy Relief Fund."  Monetary donations will fund the human services needs, housing and food for Milford residents. Send checks to United Way of Milford, 20 Evergreen Ave., Milford, CT 06460

- American Red Cross - CT Chapter.  Donations for relief can be sent to 1 Plymouth Place, Milford, CT 06460 (203) 874-2532

2. Gift Card Donations

- There is an immediate need for gift card donations.  Gift cards, in $25 denominations, are needed from retailers that sell food, clothing, personal hygiene items, and household goods. Gift cards can be sent to the Milford Chamber to be turned over to the Department of Human Services for distribution to those in need.

3. Food Donations

- Non-perishable food donations are needed by Milford Food Bank located at the Milford Senior Center, 9 Jepson Drive, Milford, CT 06460. For drop-off hours and information please call 203-877-5131.

4. Volunteering Services

- Do you have, or know of, a company who is able to volunteer their services in any way? As we move forward with our relief effort, support may be needed by companies willing to volunteer professional services. Kindly email kalagno@milfordct.com with the services you might have available.  Milford Chamber of Commerce will coordinate this list with the United Way of Milford.

Thank you.