Astros Foundation hosts emergency supply drive at Minute Maid Park for Hurricane Laura victims

HOUSTON – The Houston Astros Foundation will host an emergency supply drive Saturday to help distribute donated items to Hurricane Laura victims.

The supply drive will be from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday. The donated items will go to the Catholic Charities of Lake Charles and will be distributed to those impacted by the hurricane.

According to a news release, these are the items needed most:

• diapers
• wipes
• hygiene products (toothpaste, shampoo, soap)
• toilet paper
• paper towels
• rakes
• brooms
• mops
• garbage bags
• laundry detergent
• cleaning supplies
• pet food
• tire repair kits
• air mattresses

Due to the coronavirus, the drive is only accepting new items.

The no-touch drive will also accept donations via curbside drop off on Crawford Street at the Left Field Entrance adjacent to Minute Maid Park.

According to a news release, the Astros mascot Orbit and the Astros Shooting Stars will be on hand for the event. Each donor will receive a Jose Altuve Shooting Star jersey while supplies last.