911 Fund Welcomes Donated Medical Supplies In Holmdel

HOLMDEL, NJ — Holmdel Township is partnering with the 911 Fund in collecting donations of medical supplies that will be given to underdeveloped countries in need.

The 911 Fund was created in the aftermath of the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks. It was conceived by former members of the Fire Department of the City of New York, and is also staffed by emergency personnel, both EMS and firefighters, from all over the country, including New Jersey, organizers of the program said in a news release.

All members donate their time and skills to organize donations and ship used medical equipment and supplies to underdeveloped countries.

Holmdel residents can drop off donations of acceptable medical supplies through September at the drop-off container located at the Public Works Building, 14 Crawfords Corner Road, anytime during normal working hours, the news release said.

Alternatively, donations can be dropped off during either at the large item drop-off event next month on Sept. 10 and Sept. 24 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Examples of acceptable donations include walkers, wheelchairs, crutches, hospital beds/cots, canes, commodes, tub benches, slings, etc.

Personal protective equipment is also requested, such as new or unused disposable face masks; eye protection, including face shields and safety goggles; disposable gowns; gloves; surgical caps; foot covers; wipes; hand sanitizer and bleach.

For more information, please contact the township at vstevens@holmdeltownship.com or call at 732-946-2820 ext. 1952.