On Saturday, November 23, we collected hundreds of items for the people of Asheville, NC. With the community’s help and cash donations, we filled over 15 large and extra-large boxes with goods and supplies. Thank you to everyone who donated!

The Knights of Columbus Council 816 will hold a collection of goods on Saturday, November 23, from 9:00 am to 2 pm. The collection point will be the basement of Mother of Mercy Parish in Asbury Park. Items needed include but are not limited to new clothing in all sizes, tools, trash bags, pet food, and toiletry items for both men and women. A complete list of items that are needed can be found below.

Donation List

Medical supplies – bandage, antiseptic, etc.
OYC Children’s Medicine
OTC pain reliever
OTC Allergy meds, Benadryl
Charcoal
EMPTY new gas cans
chainsaw supplies
Tools (hammer, crowbar, saw, etc.)
Tyvek suites, N95 masks
Batteries
Instant coffee
Tarps, Ropes
Baby needs – formula, baby food, diapers, wipes
Work gloves – heavy duty and cotton.
Nitrile gloves
Reuseable tote bags
Plastic totes or bins
Water (bottled, gallons, spring, distilled)
Non-perishable foods (Granola bars, nuts, protein bars, dried fruit, etc.)
Paper products (toilet paper, paper towels, paper plates, napkins)
Gold Bond power
Denture cream
Contact/ saline solution and eye drops
Cleaning supplies
Sports drinks/ power packets
Hydration packs – powder form
Bug spray
Sunscreen
Manuel can openers
Trash bags (13 gallons to contractor bags)
Toothbrushes/toothpaste
Toiletries/sanitation products
Feminine hygiene products (tampons, pads, Midol, etc.)
Pet food (cat, dog, bird, etc)
Sanitizing wipes
Socks and under garments
Sleeping bags/ blankets
Men’s, women’s, child’s clothing

WE CAN NOT ACCEPT USED UNWASHED CLOTHING, HAZMAT CHEMICALS, AND FLAMMABLE ITEMS