Coupons For Katrina

[lildreamer316]

(reprinted from my original post on the 17th)Here's the idea:
There's a list of things that the Vets for Peace/Cindy camp need to help those they are finding. Look down the list and see what coupons you have for the stuff on the list; then go buy whatever quantity you can afford (don't forget to check your store for doubling and tripling!!) and send it. This way even the brokest (is that a word?) amongst us can contribute DIRECTLY to someone we KNOW is ON THE GROUND and MAKING A REAL DIFFERENCE RIGHT NOW.
After all the back and forth about the Red Cross I am not so sure my monetary donation is being put to good use (Ice trucks anyone??Sheesh!!) so this is a good way for ANYONE to feel useful. If for any reason you cannot shop with the coupons or use them but they are still good; when/if the group is up I will post a central location to mail them to and we will start a collection or train.
Yes/no?? Ideas? Modifications? Love to hear from ya.
From Michael Moore's Letter:
If you want to help, here's what we need in Covington right now:
Cleaning Supplies (glass cleaner, bleach, disinfectant, etc.)
Aspirin and other basic over the counter drugs.
Bottled Water
Canned Goods
Hygiene Supplies
Baby Supplies - Baby Food Formula, diapers #4, #5, Wipes, Pedialyte
Sterile Gloves
Batteries - All kinds, from AA to watch and hearing aid batteries.
Volunteers with trucks and cars
Self contained kitchens with generators, utensils, workers

Consider sending supplies in reusable containers. List the contents on the outside of the package so the folks in the warehouse can easily sort the items. Clothes are not needed. If you go, keep in mind that you MUST be self-sufficient. Bring a tent and a sleeping bag. People are driving to Covington from across the country and often have extra room in their cars for you or for an extra box of supplies. For more information, go to the Veterans for Peace message board: www.vfproadtrips.org/katrina/.

Send supplies via UPS to:
Veterans for Peace
Omni Storage
74145 Hwy. 25
Covington LA