State College shop collecting donations for those affected by California fires. How to help
A State College business is gathering donations for residents affected by the California wildfires that have killed at least 10 people, destroyed thousands of structures and caused mandatory evacuation orders.
By A Thread Boutique, a clothing store, will collect donations next week to support disaster relief efforts. The store will have a trailer from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. on Jan. 15 at 1341 S. Atherton St., Suite 8, State College for donations.
“While we may be thousands of miles away, our hearts are with everyone affected by the wildfires in California,” Emily Boone, owner of By A Thread Boutique, wrote in a news release.
This week Southern California saw multiple wildfires break out during a “historic red flag wind event,” the Los Angeles Times reported.
The boutique is partnering with Lytle’s Transfer and Storage of Tipton to transport the donated items to Los Angeles.
“Our goal is to not only fill the trailer once but several times over,” Boone wrote.
A list of recommended items includes:
Non-food Items:
Deodorant
Toothpaste
Toothbrushes
Lotion
Waterless shampoo
Phone chargers (battery pack)
Socks
Beanies
Blankets
Food items:
Peanut and other nut butters
Protein-based snacks (bars, peanut butter, protein cookies)
Crackers
Peanut butter crackers
Cheese crackers
Trail mix
Fruit snacks
Energy bars
Pop top tuna
Pop top chicken
100% juice boxes
Raisins and other dried fruit
UHT milk
Individual cereal boxes
16-20 oz water
Non-carbonated drinks
Animal/pet items
Canned puppy/dog food
Canned kitten/cat food
Unopened bags of puppy/dog food
Unopened bags of kitten/cat food
Garbage bags
Litter
New litter boxes and scoops
Paper towels
Laundry detergent
Bleach/cleaning supplies
Food and water dishes for cats and dogs
Bath towels
Blankets
