HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-05-05 Public asked to refrain from dropping off donations at shelters -- press release
Wil Okabe
Managing Director
Harry Kim
Mayor
Barbara J. Kossow
Deputy Managing Director
County of Hawai‘i
Office of the Mayor
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KONA: 74-5044 Ane Keohokālole Hwy., Bldg C Kailua-Kona, Hawai‘i 96740
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May 5, 2018
NEWS RELEASE
Public Asked to Refrain from Dropping Off Donations at Shelters; Distribution
Center to be Set Up
The County of Hawai'i is very grateful for the overwhelming generosity of our community
towards our distressed neighbors who have evacuated amid the eruption event.
However, we must ask you to refrain from dropping off any monetary, in-kind or food
donations, including prepared food donations at the shelters.
The County is working with The Salvation Army and community/business partners to set
up a donation distribution center in Puna. The location is to be determined.
The County understands and shares the desire to reach out to help, and you will be
notified about the arrangements for the organized donations in the coming days by The
Salvation Army.
Mahalo for your compassion and ongoing concern for your neighbors.
For further information, please call The Salvation Army at 808-756-0306.
County of Hawai‘i is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer.