In wake of the West, Texas plant explosion\u00a0last night, uShip is collecting donations at our office building in Downtown Austin at 205 Brazos Street.<\/p>\n
Immediate donations can be dropped off at our building until 7:30 pm today, April 18, and again tomorrow from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm.\u00a0 Click here for directions.<\/p>\n
Tomorrow afternoon, uShip’s flagship\u00a0Help on Wheels\u00a0vehicle\u00a0will bring the goods directly to the Extraco Events Center in Waco for distribution to those affected by the disaster.<\/p>\n
Waco-area charities are requesting the following items:<\/p>\n
\tPersonal hygiene items and toiletries
\n \tPhone chargers
\n \tPillows
\n \tBaby care items: diapers, baby food, etc.
\n \tUnderwear, socks, and other items of clothing
\n \tBottled water
\n \tPet food and pet supplies<\/p>\n
If you have any questions about donation drop-offs, or need assistance with aid logistics in the Austin or Waco area, contact Meredith at 800-698-7447 x8613 or email meredithc@uship.com.<\/p>\n
uShip’s Highway to Help program offers free or low-cost shipping services for disaster relief, animal adoption, charitable causes and special events.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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