Zeta Phi Beta Sorority and Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity will hold a Chunk Your Change for Hurricane Relief from 11 am.-1 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 8 in front of the Student Union at the corner of Caspari Street and Sam Sibley Drive. All proceeds will go towards hygiene products, water and canned goods for those affected by Hurricane Ida. They have also placed drop boxes around campus to collect items for hurricane relief. Those who wish to make a monetary donation can contact chapter presidents Natalie Robledo (512) 903-1108 and Davion West (318) 573-8504.
The Office of Recruiting has organized a donation drive to assist residents of Thibodaux, Cutoff and surrounding areas affected by the devastation of Hurricane Ida. Donations can be dropped off at the Recruiting Office in the Student Services Center, 306 Sam Sibley Drive. Office hours are 8 am.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday. For more details, contact Van Erikson at eriksonv@nsula.edu.
The Catholic Student Organization is also collecting items. Drop off supplies at the Catholic Student Center across from Holy Cross Church on Second St. Hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Items suggested are as follows.
- Tarps
- Roofing nails/hammers
- Water
- Non-perishable food (protein bars, snacks, canned meals)
- Garbage bags
- Baby formula
- Diapers/wipes
- Toilet paper
- First Aid kits
- Hygiene products
- Paper towels
- Bug spray
- Buckets/rags
- Cleaning supplies
- Work gloves
- Plastic containers
Over the Labor Day weekend, Sigma Nu Fraternity coordinated relief efforts with alumni to deliver supplies to southeast Louisiana.
NSU Middle Lab’s 4-H Club is also holding a drive and encouraged students to bring items to the school next Tuesday. Families were invited to contribute the following.
• Bug spray
• Flashlight
• Water
• Batteries
• Extension cords
• Pet food
• Paper towels, plates and toilet paper
• Work gloves
• Ziplock bags
• Gift Cards
• Cleaning supplies
• Laundry detergent
• Socks
• First aid kits
• Candles and Lighters
• Rope
• Bungee cords
• Baby wipes
• Tarps
• Buckets
