Harvey: Bottled water donations taken for victims

The Dayton Foodbank and Sinclair Community College are teaming up to collect donations of cases of bottled water for Harvey victims in Texas. The cases will be collected at The Foodbank’s warehouse and at Sinclair’s downtown campus.

“For the people who are there, this is an emergency,” said Michelle Riley, Dayton Foodbank CEO.

Riley said as soon as 22 skids are collected, enough to fill a semi, a truck will be on the road to the Houston area. Collections are scheduled through 2 p.m. Friday.

Ohioans have been generous in supporting victims of past disasters and many are again asking how they can help, Riley said.

“When people get their heartstrings tugged, it’s important to coordinate that as fast as possible,” she said.

Sinclair President Steve Johnson encouraged the community college’s students, faculty, staff and neighbors to support the effort.

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“Our hearts go out to the people of Houston impacted by this disaster,” Johnson said. “Sinclair is all about people coming together to support the resolution of local and global challenges.”

How to donate water

Commercially-bottled water accepted only in case-sized packaging.

The Foodbank

56 Armor Place, Dayton, OH 45417

Through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Friday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Sinclair Community College

444 West Third Street, Dayton, OH 45402

Building 12, Ponitz Conference Center

Perry Street Circular Driveway – Drive up and drop off

Tuesday, 4-6 p.m.

Wednesday through Thursday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., 4-6 p.m.