Mars Hill athletics to help with flood relief

Press release from Mars Hill University:

Mars Hill University Athletics and the Student Athletic Advisory Committee are partnering with the French Broad Baptist Association Flood Relief to donate household items for the victims of Hurricane Harvey.

The university will be accepting donations during the women’s soccer contests on Saturday, September 2, versus Southern Wesleyan, and Tuesday, September 5, versus King; men’s soccer against King on Wednesday, September 6; and volleyball versus Lincoln Memorial on Thursday, September 7.

The soccer contests will be held at Ammons Family Athletic Center and Meares Stadium. Volleyball will be played at Stanford Arena. All contests begin at 7 p.m.

For a full list of acceptable items to donate, please find posted below.

FOOD
Pop-Top Canned Goods
Dry Cereal
Canned Meat
Peanut Butter
Dry Milk
100% Fruit Juice
Gatorade
Pre-Packaged Snack Items

CLEANING SUPPLIES
Bleach
Disinfectant
Mops
Buckets
Rubber/Plastic Gloves
Sponges
Brooms
Trash Bags
Cleaning Rags

HOUSEHOLD
Towels
Wash Cloths
CHILDREN’S ITEMS
Diapers
Baby Wipes
Baby Formula
Baby Food

BEDDING
Blankets
Sheets
Pillows
Sleeping Bags
Cots

MEDICAL SUPPLIES
Non-Prescription Drugs
Band-Aids
Medical Tape
Ointments
Disinfectant Spray

TOILETRIES
Tooth Brushes
Tooth Paste
Shampoo
Soap
Women’s Feminine Products
Deodorant

PAPER SUPPLIES
Plates
Bowls
Cups
Paper Towels
Toilet Paper
Plastic Flatware

MISCELLANEOUS
Bottled Water
Gallons of Water
Dog Food
Cat Food
Cat Litter

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