While we were all relieved to learn that Hurricane Gustav did not have the devastating effect on New Orleans that we feared; there are still as many as 2 million people who have evacuated the Gulf Coast region, at least 4,000 of them are in Kentucky. The American Red Cross is providing food, shelter and emotional support for more than 45,000 evacuees at 334 shelters. If you are able, I encourage you to make a donation to the Red Cross to support this effort.
In order to help provide ongoing assistance for those displaced by Gustav, the Kentucky Democratic Party is seeking donations of non perishable food items to be distributed to organizations providing services for those displaced by the hurricane.
Democrats have long stood for the principle of serving those in need and we should all join together to support efforts to ensure that the needs of every evacuee are met.
Sincerely,
Jennifer A. Moore
Chair, Kentucky Democratic Party
She adds that you may drop off non perishable food items at the Coordinated Campaign Office in Covington at 302 Court Street (phone 859-261-2078).
