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NEWS RELEASE

JEFFERSON PARISH, LOUISIANA

September 2, 2020
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

JEFFERSON PARISH HOSTS HURRICANE LAURA RELIEF DRIVES

Collecting nonperishable food items and cleaning/toiletry supplies

JEFFERSON, LA – Jefferson Parish will be hosting two relief drives for the benefit of those impacted by Hurricane Laura.

The Jefferson Parish General Services Relief Drive will start today, September 2, 2020 and run through Sunday, September 13, 2020 from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. daily. Individuals can donate nonperishable food items and cleaning/toiletry supplies at two locations (please note: clothing will not be accepted):

  • West Bank: Odom Building, 5001 West Bank Expwy., Marrero
  • East Bank: Jefferson Parish Surplus Property, 920 David Dr., Metairie

The Jefferson Parish Parks and Recreation Department (JPRD) Relief Drive will start on Tuesday, September 8 and run through Wednesday, September 30. Collections times are Monday – Friday from 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. and Saturday from 12 p.m. – 5 p.m. at the following playgrounds:

  • Girard Playground - 5300 Irving St, Metairie, LA 70003
  • Miley Playground - 6716 W Metairie Ave, 70003, LA
  • Lakeshore Playground - 1125 Rosa Ave, Metairie, LA 70005
  • Little Farms Playground - 10301 S Park St, New Orleans, LA 70123
  • Kings Grant Playground - 3805 15th St, Harvey, LA 70058
  • Oakdale Playground - 650 Wall Blvd, Gretna, LA 70056

Items most needed at this time for both relief drives include:

  • Bleach, disinfectants, gloves, scrub brushes, sponges, trash bags, paper towels, tooth brushes, buckets, personal toiletries, diapers, canned food (pop tops if possible), peanut butter, box cereals, protein bars/granola bars, water, sport drinks, packaged snacks, nutritional/healthy drinks (Ensure/PediaSure), baby wipes and feminine products.

CLICK HERE to watch a video about the Hurricane Laura Relief Drive that starts today.

For more information or questions about the General Services Relief Drive, please contact the Jefferson Parish Department of General Services at (504)364-2675. For more information or questions about the JPRD Relief Drive, contact JPRD at (504)736-6999 or (504)349-5000.

For more information about Jefferson Parish, visit www.JeffParish.net. Residents can receive regular updates by following the Parish on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram (@JeffParishGov), or by texting JPALERT or JPNOTICIAS to 888-777.

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Jefferson Parish Public Information Office

1221 Elmwood Park Boulevard, Suite 1002

Jefferson, LA 70123

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