A good problem to have:
The Baltimore Sri Lankan relief effort organizer, below, writes that they are not accepting items listed below at this time.
We have received sufficient supplies for immediate humanitarian aid. The shipping costs are heavy and there is very little free shipping available. I am raising funds through the International Buddhist Center for shipping and rehabilitation efforts.
Here in Mesa, AZ, my wife and I, too are now only directing donors to approved funding agencies and organizations. Personally our goal is to raise $10,000 for a project to build houses, and we will be visiting Sri Lanka in June this year. There is one organizations I recommend and am working with
The Sri Lanka Disaster Fund at Bank Of America
Account number 004681446128.
A tax ID number is available on request. Call 480.850.7588
Anjalika De Silva writes that there are varied needs. From infants, several of them orphaned and lying in hospitals to soldiers who were on duty in the eastern parts of Sri Lanka and have also been badly injured:
- Canned milk food for babies. Apparently there are many children affected and there’s no milk food. Baby bottles are also needed. THIS IS A PRIORITY.
- Many are injured with cuts and bruises and need anticeptic cream, band aid, bandages, and minor first aid supplies.
- Drinking water is polluted and they need water purification tablets very quickly. A PRIORITY. Please try to locate sources to get these items.
- Clothing for children and adults are immediate needs.
- Tylenol and tablets for digestive disorders. People are already suffering infections with the wounds being exposed.
- Sheets, towels, blankets.
- Many have lost eyeglasses, a collection of old eye glasses will help for immediate distribution.
- Canned food – soups, vegetables, milk, canned fruit, are urgently needed.
- Powdered milk for adults.
- Various forms of crackers, toasted bread and items that can be kept.
- Rubber gloves, masks for rescue efforts
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