Earlier this month, deadly flooding consumed large areas of eastern Kentucky. Kentuckians in the affected areas will likely feel the catastrophic effects of this tragedy for weeks, months, and even years to come as officials assess the extent of the damage and continually report a rising death toll.
To help with flood relief efforts, UK College of Medicine students have organized a donation drive of much-needed supplies for those who are in great need in the aftermath of the flooding.
Drop-off Locations
Lexington Campus — First-floor student lounge, OME administrative offices, and various central hospital locations.
Bowling Green Campus — Student lounge and Med Center Health
Northern Kentucky Campus — Campus student lounge and Edgewood student lounge
What to Donate
Based on requests from local, on-the-ground organizations and relief operations, these are the items requested for donation (*high-demand items):
Cleaning:
- disinfectant wipes/disinfectant products (such as bleach)
- rubber gloves
- mops and buckets
- cleaning and drying towels*
- sponges
- rakes/brooms
Personal Hygiene:
- basic toiletries
- feminine hygiene products*
- diapers*
- baby wipes*
- hairbrushes
- washcloths
- contact lenses holder/solution
- underwear (men's/women's)
Food:
- packaged, non-perishable meals*
- baby food and formula*
- granola bars*
- cereal
- peanut butter
- canned fruit
Supplies:
- water (bottled or by the gallon)*
- Gatorade
- plastic storage totes
- flashlights
- batteries*
- paper plates
- plastic cutlery
- blankets
- trash bags
Medical:
- first aid kits
- ibuprofen
- Tylenol
- Band-aids
Monetary Donations
Medical students have gathered a list of local organizations that are taking online donations for relief funds.
The University of Kentucky is organizing a university-wide drive. For details and drop-off locations, click here.