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In response to the devastating hurricane in Jamaica, we are providing drop off stations in the Harris City Academy Crystal Palace for students to donate to those affected. 

Students are encouraged to collect and donate essential items that are detailed in the list below. Every contribution makes a difference. Items include: 

• Dried goods (eg rice, pasta, oats, couscous, noodles, flour, lentils, soup mix, crackers, granola bars and cereal) 
• Canned and packaged goods (eg sardines, tuna, corned beef, mackerel, baked beans, canned vegetables, coconut milk, canned soup, condensed milk, can opener) 
• Sauces and seasonings (e.g cooking oil, ketchup, soy sauce, hot pepper sauce, all-purpose seasoning, curry powder, seasoning cubes) 
• Personal hygiene supplied (eg soap bars, toothpaste, toothbrushes, deodorant, shampoo, sanitary pads, tampons, baby wipes, hand sanitisers, lotion, flannel, towels, cotton buds, tweezers, nail clippers) 
• Hygiene and cleaning supplies (disinfectant, bleach, washing powder, dish soap, paper towel, sponges, bin bags, all-purpose wipes) 
• Medical supplies (first-aid kit, bandages, plasters, antiseptic wipes, thermometer, disposable gloves, oral rehydration salts) 
• Baby items (eg baby formula, baby wipes, baby cereal, nappies, bottles, baby lotion, baby snacks, baby blankets/bedding, baby clothes, baby toys) 
• Emergency supplies (eg camping lanterns, solar power lights, candles, power bank, battery bank, charging cables/plugs, torch, whistle) 
• Clothing (women’s, men's, children and babies) 
• Children comfort items (eg colouring books, crayons, sweets, snacks, small toys, pens, pencils, notebooks) 
• Other items (eg carrier bags, Ziplock bags, labels, tape, storage tubs) 

If you would like to donate, please bring your items into school and drop them at Reception or in the Canteen. Find more information on the hurricane from The Jamaican High Commission.

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