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After Monday’s post on gift collections, I heard from Courtney Dore at Community Resources for Independence about a great donation drive they are doing with Plyler Overhead Door to help victims of Hurricane Sandy during the holiday season.

The “Restore the Shore” toy drive needs unwrapped gifts or gift cards in small denominations. Donations will distributed to families in the cities, municipalities and boroughs that were devastated by the storm.

Donations must be dropped off at Community Resources for Independence, 3410 W. 12th St. in Erie, or Plyler Overhead Door, 8850 Fry Road in McKean, by Dec. 12.

For more information, contact Dore at 838-7222.

Photo courtesy of Courtney Dore

Villa Maria Elementary School is holding a food and clothing drive for the victims of Hurricane Sandy.

Catholic Charities of Trenton, N.J. informed the school that victims need the following:

• Water
• Diapers and Wipes
• Batteries
• Towels
• Battery Operated Carbon Dioxide Detectors
• Hand Warmers
• Flashlights
• Gloves and Hats
• Coats
• Warm clothing and pajamas
• Candles
• Lighters/Matches
• Gas Cards (Exxon, Valero and Amoco)
• Dog and Cat Food
• Toilet Paper and Paper Towels
• Disposable Cups
• Non-perishable Food (Spam, Peanut Butter, Crackers, Cereal, Protein Bars)

Donations can be dropped off at the Villa Maria Elementary School Athletic Center, at 2551 W. Eighth St., on Saturday from 1 to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 12 to 3 p.m.

Have questions? Contact Jessica Nelson  at 838-5451 ext. 223 or jessica.nelson@vmelementary.com.