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Barnegat DOVE Collecting Items for Oklahoma Victims
Donation center will be open today through Friday before the first distribution.
Officials with the Barnegat Division of Volunteer Efforts (DOVE) are accepting donations for tornado victims in Oklahoma, according to their Facebook page.
Officials are accepting emergency supplies at their location at the Gunning River Mall.
The organization was formed by former Barnegat Township Committeman Jeff Melchiondo and his family and friends after Sandy passed through New Jersey.
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The distribution center will be open Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. for drop off.
A list below will give you suggestions on what is needed. Trucks will be leaving shortly so we will need supplies by Friday evening for the first round, according to the website.
Food - (easy preparation)
Can Openers
Diapers
Baby Food
Sterno
First Aid Kits
Batteries
Flash Lights
Work Gloves
Contractors Garbage Bags
Sock, Underwear (new)
Shampoo
Deodorant
Paper Towels
Toilet Tissue
Shovel, Racks, Hammers, Small Recovery tools
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For information, call 609-290-0656 or 609-713-8721.
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