The City of Westfield is partnering with Midwest Food Bank to aid flood victims affected by Hurricane Harvey.
“We are encouraging our residents to do what Hoosiers do best and help out in this time of need,” Mayor Andy Cook stated in a press release sent to Current. “Hopefully our efforts will play a part in making people’s lives a little easier as they recover from this tragedy.”
Items needed include cereal, peanut butter, peanuts, canned meat, toilet paper, paper towels, soup, vegetables, canned fruit, ramen noodles, pasta, toothbrushes and toothpaste. There are several drop-off locations within the city including the Westfield Public Safety Building, 17535 Dartown Rd.; Westfield Fire Station 82, 1920 East 151st St.; Westfield Fire Station 83: 17944 Grassy Branch Rd. and Westfield City Services Center, 2728 E 171st St.
The Westfield Public Safety Festival also will feature a drop-off site. The festival is 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 9 at Village Park Plaza.
For more, visit westfield.in.gov/Harvey.
