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Winter Waverly, TN Donation Drive

October 1, 2021 @ 9:00 am - October 2, 2021 @ 7:00 pm

  1. DATES OF DONATION DRIVE:  Monday, September 27th through Saturday, October 2nd.
  2. TIME: 9AM-7PM each day.
  3. WHERE TO DROP DONATIOINS: Western KY Fairgrounds in Hopkinsville, KY
  4. TRANSPORTATION: Watkins Express has graciously volunteered their services. They will park truck and deliver items once truck is loaded and ready to roll.
  5. LOGISTICS OF DONATIONS:
    1. I will have volunteers in place every day during the 9AM-7PM time frame. This will allow accurate sorting of items to help alleviate them being mixed up with other items at the fairgrounds in Waverly upon delivery.
    2.  Watkins Expressed has confirmed delivery of trailer to fair grounds and will deliver when ready.
  6. Location of Delivery/POC
    1. My POC is Melinda Bradford with Humphreys County Soil Conservation District/Fair
    2. 234 West Blue Creek Road, Waverly, TN 37185, Phone: 931-296-3442 ext. 
    3. Items can be delivered to their facility after October 1st.
  7. Items Needed:
      1. Winter coats
      2. Fleece jackets
      3. Toboggans
      4. Gloves
      5. Mittens
      6. Scarfs
      7. Hats
      8. Socks 
      9. Blankets 
      10. Sweaters
      11. Space heaters
      12. Electric Blankets
      13. Undershirts
      14. Thermal underwear
      15. Boots
      16. Earmuffs
      17. House slippers/house shoes

       

  8. ​We want to make sure all items donated are sorted by men, women, children, etc. upon delivery of items. This will help distribution of much needed items easier and quicker to distribute once its placed-on truck and delivered.
  9. Used CLOTHING: For safety purposes, any used clothing HAS TO BE CLEANED AND LAUNDERED I want to ensure the safety of all individuals receiving items due to COVID<
  10. VOLUNTEERS: I’ve attached a mock schedule. If we have at least 4 people per shift, that should be enough to assist with the sorting, placing, etc. of items.
    1. I can be reached at arogers@visithopkinsville.com
    2. Via cell by texting “WAVERLY VOLUNTEER” to 859-270-7658

Details

Start:
October 1, 2021 @ 9:00 am
End:
October 2, 2021 @ 7:00 pm
Event Category:

Venue

Western Kentucky State Fairgrounds
2810 Richard Street
Hopkinsville, KY 42240 United States
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