from Southie to Long Beach, NY

We all now how devastating Sandy was to New Jersey and New York.  A group of local residents Christine Pierce, Katelyn Bush, Tara Forester, Renee Corbitt, Bridget Nee Walsh,  Francine Walsh, Amy Gregorio, Christopher Lane and Megan Lee are pitching in and lending a hand.  They are collecting items for care packages for residents of Long Beach, NY.   Boxes will be delivered the 200 plus miles via U-Haul.  

Here is a list of suggestions for donations:

• toothpaste
• toothbrushes
• shampoo
• soap
• disposable razors
• socks
• non-perishables such as canned goods, pasta, rice etc.
• towels
• blankets
• pillows
• coats
• clothing
• first aid supplies
• diapers
• batteries
• flashlights
• water
• garbage bags
• homegoods i.e. bowls, plates, silverware, glasses etc.

Drop off locations in South Boston:

Monday, November 5th and Tuesday, November 6th, stop by Megan Lee’s home (37 M Street) between 4:30-9pm

Monday through Wednesday (Nov. 5, 6, 7) 10:00 am – 7:00 pm  Southie’s Own (396 West Broadway)

Other locations outside of South Boston:

Best Results Health and Fitness
361 Washington Street – Suite 5 (2^ndfloor)
Braintree, MA  (use rear entrance)
Mon-Wed 7:00 am – 7:00 pm

Terminex
84 Cummings Park
Woburn, MA
Mon-Wed 7:30 am – 5:30 pm

John McKelvey
56 Julia Road
Weymouth, MA
(private residence, enclosed porch)

That’s what we call being a good neighbor!