Helping Texans Hurt by Hurricane Harvey

There are two local opportunities to help those affected by the recent storms to Texas.

Option 1: LHE Donation Collection for Hurricane Relief

Donations are being collected at school for hurricane relief from now until Friday, September 15. Bins will be located in the Herrington office for donations. Items received will be delivered to the #Wilco Cares Hurricane Supply Drive, sponsored by United Way of Williamson County. Thank you for helping hurricane survivors rebuild their lives!

The following items are needed and are accepted by the #Wilco Cares Hurricane Supply Drive:

• Baby diapers

• Hand sanitizer

• Toiletries (shampoo, soap, body wash, toothpaste, toothbrushes, etc.)

• Black heavy duty/construction grade trash bags

• Mops and buckets

• Cleaning supplies (bleach, dish soap, sponges, heavy duty cleaners, scrub brushes, etc.)

• Rubber gloves or latex/nitrile gloves

• Heavy duty or leather work gloves

• Box fans

The school is not able to accept clothing, toys, or household furnishings. Thank you so much for any donations that you are able to provide!

Option 2: Clean up items for Muck Buckets

Those affected by the recent floods and wind damage are in need of cleaning items and larger equipment or tools. These items can be dropped off at 2501 Los Alamos Pass, Round Rock, TX 78665 and will be delivered to the Dream Center in Conroe, Texas. Text Kristine George with any questions at 512-520-7770.

• 5-gallon buckets

• Gloves

• Cleaning wipes

• Bleach / Bleach spray bottle

• Boots

• Heavy-duty trash bags

• Breathing masks

• Wheel Barrow

• Furniture Dolly

• Drop Light

• Extension Cords

• Rakes / Mops / Shovels / Corn Scoop

• Generators

• Sawzall with short blades

• Skill saw

• Tools such as flat pry bars, hammers, sheet rock knifes