NEWS RELEASE

JEFFERSON PARISH, LOUISIANA

December 15, 2021
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

JEFFERSON PARISH HOSTS TORNADO RELIEF DRIVE
Collecting new toys for children of all ages

JEFFERSON, LA - Jefferson Parish will be hosting a toy drive for families impacted by the devastating tornados that hit six different states the night of Friday, Dec. 10, 2021. Many organizations and individuals around the country stepped up to help Jefferson Parish in the immediate aftermath of Hurricane Ida; Jefferson Parish officials have been in contact with areas impacted by the tornados that say new toys for children of the families who lost everything this holiday season is most needed at this time.

“Our hearts go out to the families that are picking up the pieces and mourning the loss of loved ones during this difficult time,” said Jefferson Parish President Cynthia Lee Sheng. “Our community knows first-hand what it feels like to be devastated by a natural disaster and how hard it can be to build back. The items we are collecting will be delivered to many of the organizations that helped us when we needed it the most. Jefferson Parish received nearly 100 truckloads of donations during the five weeks following Ida. Now it’s our time to pay it forward.”

Jefferson Parish will collect new toys for children of all ages* from Wednesday, Dec. 15, 2021 – Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2021 at the following locations:

• Jefferson Parish Surplus Property (920 David Drive, Metairie) every day from 7 a.m. and 3 p.m.
• Jefferson Parish Central Plant (960 1st St. in Gretna) every day from 7 a.m. and 3 p.m.
• East Bank Regional Library (4747 W Napoleon Ave., Metairie) Monday - Saturday from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. & Sunday from 1 – 3 p.m.
• West Bank Regional Library (2751 Manhattan Blvd., Harvey) Monday - Saturday from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. & Sunday from 1 – 3 p.m.
• General Government Building (960 1st St., Gretna) Monday – Friday from 8 a.m. and 4 p.m.
• Joseph S. Yenni Building (1221 Elmwood Park Blvd.) Monday – Friday from 8 a.m. and 4 p.m.
• Jefferson Parish Head Start Centers (CLICK HERE for a list of locations) Monday – Friday from 8 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.

For more information about this relief drive, please contact the Jefferson Parish Department of General Services at (504) 364-2675.

For more information about Jefferson Parish, visit www.JeffParish.net. Residents can also 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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