South Central Transit continues collecting goods through Sunday to help Stuff-the-Bus for Texas flood relief. Tonight, SCT will assist with collecting donated items during the dedication of Ken Hunt Field at Mt. Vernon Township High School. On Saturday, 9/9 an SCT bus will be on site at the Mt. Vernon Wal-Mart from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. to accept donated items. Suggested items to donate are; Shampoo, Soap, Toothpaste, Paper towels, Band Aides, Baby Wipes, Diapers, Household Cleaning supplies such as Bleach, Laundry Soap, Trash Bags, Mops, Buckets, Work Gloves or non-perishable food items.
Centralia and Carlyle Wal-Mart Stores have SCT collection bins located inside each store entrance for anyone who wishes to donate suggested items at those locations.
Thank you to everyone who has taken the time to contribute to the Hurricane Harvey relief efforts no matter which organization you chose to donate to.