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.
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