West Plains High School to hold fundraiser for Hurricane Helene victims

The West Plains High School is holding a fundraiser to support those affected by Hurricane Helene. Many have lost everything, and WPHS is stepping up to help with food and essentials.

 

Items needed: bottled water, hydration packets, canned food with pull tops, shampoo, toilet paper, tissues, paper towels, paper plates, individually wrapped snacks, manual can openers, cleaning supplies, non-perishable foods, garbage bags, hand/bath soap, new packages of underwear and socks, nursery water, baby food, baby formula, diapers for adults, diapers for babies, baby wipes, hand sanitizer, sanitizer wipes, toothbrushes, toothpaste, bug spray, ice chests, brooms/mops, work gloves, storage bins, new blankets, plastic utensils, deodorant, pet food, body wash, bed sheets, body lotion, pillows, new clothes only accepted in packages and with tags, new boxed shoes and monetary gifts.

 

Students can bring donations to the front office, and community members can contact organizer Charlotte Cochran at 417-274-6229. Donations will be collected until October 27. Two local volunteers will deliver them.