(BELLEVILLE) – The devastating wildfires in Fort McMurray have prompted a massive relief effort in Quinte. Member of Provincial Parliament for Prince Edward-Hastings Todd Smith says Operation Pack 4 Fort Mac started last week after he received a call from Max Haggerty of ITS.
Staff members at Smith’s constituency office are working with Belleville and Picton Firefighters to collect the following priority items for families in need:
– non-perishable food items
– hygiene products (toothpaste, toothbrushes, feminine hygiene products, face wash, shampoo, conditioner, etc.)
– juice
– batteries
– toys , colouring books , puzzles , games
– New pillows
– New blankets
– New sheet sets
– New pillow cases
– New bath towels
– New face cloths
– Advil
– Tylenol
– Laundry soap
– Liquid hand soap
– New Clothes & Shoes (preferably with tags still on)
– Pet items – food, Litter, crates
– Grain (for horses)
– Halters and lead ropes for horses
– Fresh food coolers
The effort started Tuesday at noon and will run each weekday from noon until six until the trailer’s full. The trailer will be located at the Electrolab Building at 335 University Avenue in Belleville. Picton locations are the Prince Edward County Fire Department Firehall at 2 Ross St. and for the pet related items The County Pet’s Nest and Spaw at 149 Main St.
FOR INFORMATION CONTACT: Mitch Heimpel | 416 325 2702 | todd.smith@pc.ola.org
