19 Pallets Of Aid Coming From Stoughton To Texas

STOUGHTON, MA — The call for help was sent out by the Stoughton Police Department and residents responded.

Tuesday, a truck with 19 pallets of aid for those affected by Hurricane Harvey left the police station en route to Beaumont, Texas.

"We would like to thank our entire community for making this collection drive so successful. We have been in contact with the Chief in Beaumont and he is so thankful. Without the help of the Walecka Moving Company, Worldwide Express, and the Stoughton Public works we never would have been able to accomplish this," Stoughton Police wrote on Facebook.

The police department's relief efforts are not done yet. They are now accepting donations for Hurricane Irma victims through Monday. Here's a list of what is and isn't accepted:

Will Accept

• Diapers/Wipes
• Powdered Baby formula
• Cleaning supplies
• Wipes (Clorox/Lysol style)
• Non perishable food
• Rubber dish washing gloves
• Dog and cat food
• New socks (Must be packaged)
• 3M Style maks

Will Not Accept

• Clothing
• Blankets
• Used towels
• Open food boxes
• Toys/Stuffed animals
• Used footwear of any kind

Image via Stoughton Police Department