Richland Co. to offer collection boxes for hurricane Helene victims

Richland Co., SC (WOLO) — Collection boxes will be stationed around different locations around Columbia. From now until the 25th of this month locals can donate items of immediate need to help with those impacted by Hurricane Helene. Items requested include baby formula, Pedialyte, Gatorade, milk, and bar soap. Below is a complete list of where the donation boxes will be located and items of immediate need you can donate to those affected by the storm.

Beginning Thursday, Oct. 2, through Oct. 25, collection boxes will be stationed at the following locations across Columbia:

• Richland County Administration Building, 2020 Hampton St.
• Department of Public Works, 400 Powell Road
• Richland County Judicial Center, 1701 Main St.
• Richland County Sheriff’s Department (RCSD) and Central Court, 2500 Decker Blvd.
• RCSD Headquarters, 5623 Two Notch Road

Items of immediate need include baby formula, Pedialyte, Gatorade, shelf-stable almond and soy milk, Carnation milk, assorted breads and bakery items, fruit, processed cheese, canned or sealed meats, peanut butter and hazelnut spread, jelly, preserves, assorted crackers, chips, canned soups, sugarless gum, paper towels, toilet paper, and body soap.