COLUMBUS, Ind. – Local Columbus residents have put together a “Fill The Truck” event to help the Afghanistan refugees at Camp Atterbury. It is scheduled for this Saturday, at the old Hubler (Renner) parking lot at 3055 Central Ave., from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Corporate and individual donations are welcome and appreciated. The most needed items are baby diapers, personal hygiene products, and flip-flops. They must be new and unused. Monetary donations are also accepted.
For more information on “Fill The Truck” for Afghan refugees at Camp Atterbury, contact willap1953@gmail.com or at Coach’s Cutz, 3188 Washington St.
Franklin has also organized an effort. The Mayor’s Youth Leadership Council is collecting items to be delivered to Camp Atterbury. Franklin drop-off locations include the high school, middle school, parks department, and city hall. For a list of articles needed, go to the city of Franklin Facebook page.
