City of Patterson collecting hurricane supplies for senior citizens

Supplies for Patterson senior citizens are being collected by the city to be used in the event of a hurricane.
While the city held its main event Saturday at Family Dollar, supplies were also collected at the Gospel Xplosion Sunday. Supplies also can be brought to One Faith Fellowship Christian Center International at 5314 La. 182 West in Calumet until Wednesday. They can be dropped off at city hall in Patterson, too.
“We are trying to bless at least 200 senior citizens,” city Community Outreach Coordinator/Director Allise Salazar said.
The city is accepting nonperishable goods, water, batteries, flashlights and other items.
“Any type of items like that that could help a senior citizen if they are (confined) to their home for a day to three to four to five days,” Salazar said.
The city is asking for items by Wednesday so that they can deliver them Thursday to senior citizens on a list they have gathered. Anyone who knows of a senior citizen in the city in need of supplies can contact Salazar at 985-992-0630 or city hall at 985-395-5205.
Checks to purchase items also are accepted. They should be made payable to the City of Patterson.
The city will be accepting items and donations to buy items throughout hurricane season.
Salazar said senior citizens were chosen for the supply drive because they don’t always have families available to help them. Plus, while there is plenty of aid available for youth, seniors are on fixed incomes. On top of that, costs are rising, she said.
She was joined at Saturday’s event by members of the Patterson New Age Civic Organization, who helped collect supplies.
Patterson New Age Civic Organization member Kreig Triggs said whatever can be given is helpful.
“The elderly, they need you,” he said. “They need your help.”