WAUSAU, WI (WSAU-WAOW) – Thursday through Saturday you can lend a helping hand to help with hurricane recovery.
There are collection sites in Wausau, Greenfield, Marshfield, and Kenosha, accepting everything from flashlights and batteries to pet food and cleaning supplies.
One of the organizers of the event used to live in Fort Meyers Beach before moving back to the Northwoods in Wisconsin. When she saw the devastation caused by the hurricane, she knew she had to help. “We’ve got one truck going down we might be able to fill two. This is not going to change people’s lives, I know that. This is saying hey we see you and we’re here to help,” said Collection Organizer Danielle Neureuther.
The semi-truck will leave on Sunday to deliver the items to Fort Meyers Beach, Florida.
“The island is all small businesses. Think mom and pop restaurants and bars that have been in business 60,70 years, third generation, and they have nothing left,” Neureuther said.
The drop-off locations and hours are:
Wausau: Spectrum Insurance Group- 815 S. 24th Ave. Donations are accepted Thursday through Saturday from 11-4.
Greenfield: Ridge Community Church 4500 S. 108th St. Donations are accepted Monday through Friday 11-6, Saturday from 10-3, and Sunday from 8:30-11:30.
Kenosha: 6803 152nd Ave. donations are needed before Friday.
Marshfield: Wyler’s Convenience Store- 2005 N. and Central, and Merit Electric- 406 E. Depot St. Donations are needed by noon on Friday.
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