Local organization to host clothes drive to help Turkey after earthquake

Drone footage shows the extent of the damage caused by the earthquakes that hit the city of...
Drone footage shows the extent of the damage caused by the earthquakes that hit the city of Kahramanmaraş, Turkey.(Source: CNN TURK)
Published: Feb. 7, 2023 at 7:33 PM CST
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ST. LOUIS (KMOV) -- The Ahiska Turkish Islamic Center has organized a clothes drive to help Turkey after a devastating earthquake that has claimed thousands of lives.

The drive will be held on February 10 at 3400 Lemay Ferry Road from 11-8. The center said it wants to send the items as soon as possible due to the need for disaster assistance.

The following items are requested:

  • Winter coats
  • Jackets
  • Sweaters
  • Pants and socks
  • Underwear
  • Gloves, scarfs and hats
  • Tents
  • Mattresses for tents
  • Blankets
  • Sleeping bags
  • Thermos
  • Flashlights
  • Hygiene products
  • Baby formula
  • Diapers

For more information about the drive, you can reach out to aticstl@gmail.com or call (314)-408-0008.