The Richardson Independent School District (RISD) is collecting supplies at its campuses to assist people impacted by Hurricane Harvey. You can drop off any of the following items at an RISD campus during school hours through tomorrow, Thursday, August 31 and RISD will have the supplies delivered to relief efforts through the Red Cross and Dallas County.

Items needed include:

• New underwear

• New socks

• New sweatpants/sweatshirts for men, women, children and infants

• Toiletries, hygiene products

• Baby formula and wipes

• Pack n’ Plays

RISD schools cannot accept monetary donations for hurricane relief; however, the fastest and easiest way to help is through a financial donation to your charity of choice. A list of other available victim services are below:

- The Red Cross - Suggested $10 donation

- Salvation Army - Suggested $25 donation

- Richardson Network of Community Ministries - Cash or in-kind donations

• Suggested $35 donation

• New underwear and socks (all sizes)

• Non-Perishable food

• Toiletries

• Feminine hygiene products

• Baby diapers, wipes and formula

Emergency workers in the impacted area wish to express their sincere thanks for the outpouring of support from people wishing to help. They do ask for donations to be coordinated through one of the agencies listed above or directly between houses of worship or other groups and to please avoid sending unsolicited assistance to the impact area or shelters due to a lack of ability to sort, inventory, and distribute items.