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Help Iron Pigs With N.J. Hurricane Relief Project

The Iron Pigs are collecting donations through Saturday, November 17 to help the community of Lakewood, N.J recover from Hurricane Sandy

 

The Lehigh Valley IronPigs are asking fans for their support of a fellow Phillies affiliate, the Lakewood BlueClaws, in an effort to assist in the relief efforts for those impacted in the Lakewood community by the devastation caused by Hurricane Sandy.

Fans are encouraged to bring the following items to the Majestic Clubhouse Store or the Lehigh Valley IronPigs front offices located at Coca-Cola Park to support the Lakewood community drive. 

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Here is a list of items needed:

  • Work Gloves & Latex Gloves
  • Flashlights
  • Batteries
  • Bleach and other Cleaning Products
  • Rakes
  • Contractor Bags
  • Packing Tape
  • Markers (Sharpie-type)
  • Paper Towels
  • Rags
  • Sponges
  • Mops & Buckets
  • Firewood
  • Shelf Milk
  • Storage Bins
  • Cereal
  • Gatorade

Donations will be accepted at Coca-Cola Park through Saturday, November 17.

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In addition to the IronPigs and the BlueClaws, the Reading Phillies and Trenton Thunder are also asking those in their local communities to assist the Lakewood community relief efforts. Staff members from all of the clubs will be distributing the donated items during volunteer efforts in Lakewood on November 19.

For more information, please contact the IronPigs front office at (610) 841-PIGS (7447).


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