The Wake Forest Police Department is partnering with the Roxboro Police Department to collect items for Houston police officers and their families in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey.
Starting now, items can be dropped off during normal store hours (6 a.m. through midnight) through Monday, Sept. 11, at both Wake Forest Lowe’s Foods locations – 932 Gateway Commons Circle at Gateway Commons shopping center and 12524 Capital Boulevard at Wake Forest Crossing shopping center.
Donated items will also be accepted daily through Sept. 11 at the Wake Forest Police Department at 225 South Taylor Street from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Suggested donations include the following:
- Men’s/Women’s underwear (new)
- Socks (new)
- Adult clothing (new or used)
- Hygiene and personal care products (new)
- Children’s clothing (new or used)
- Diapers and formula (new)
Wake Forest police will deliver all donated items to Roxboro Police on Tuesday, Sept. 12, for transport to Texas.
Monetary donations may be made via the following website: www.assisttheofficer.com.
For more information, call the Wake Forest Police Department at 919-554-6150.
