August 30, 2017

Student veterans set up hurricane relief dropoff spot

By Lainie Mazzullo

  • Members of the Student Veterans Organization are collecting nonperishable goods for the Hurricane Harvey relief effort.
  • The collection point is in Grace Wilkie Hall, Room 105.
  • For more information, go to http://bit.ly/2x1WdKV.

Members of the Student Veterans Organization (SVO) at Wichita State University are banding together to help the Hurricane Harvey relief effort in the Houston area.

A collection point for survivors and first responders is being set up in the Student Military and Veteran Center in Grace Wilkie Hall, Room 105.

The SVO is communicating with the local region liaison from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) regarding what is needed.

“We don’t want to be a logistical burden, but we want to provide something that has a positive impact,” says SVO President Jared Smith.

At this time, nonperishable food items – excluding water bottles – are being requested.

Needs may change as time goes on. Go to http://bit.ly/2x1WdKV for updated information.

The Student Government Association has offered to use the free student food and supply locker, also located in Grace Wilkie Hall, as overflow.

Go to http://bit.ly/2vpNW3G to find Grace Wilkie and see where to park. The center is open 8 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday.

If you have questions, call 316-978-3856 or send a message via the Facebook event.