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October 16, 2024 News Release

Pennsylvania Turnpike Collecting Items for Hurricane Relief Drive


Pennsylvania Turnpike Collecting Items for Hurricane Relief Drive

MIDDLETOWN, PA — Today, the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission (PA Turnpike) launched a community donation drive to support those recently impacted by Hurricanes Helene and Milton.   

The public can drop off requested supplies on the following days at the select locations:  

  • Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, Central Administration Building, 700 S. Eisenhower Blvd. Middletown, PA 17057: 
    • Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. until 5 p.m., through October 27 
    • 12 p.m. - 4 p.m., October 19, during the National Move Over Day Event at the Central Administration Building. 
  • Mechanicsburg Borough Building, 36 W Allen St, Mechanicsburg PA 17055: 
    • Drop off location is open 24 hours, seven days a week 
    • October 19 through November 9 

 The following items will be accepted:   

  • Food: non-perishable, easy-to-prepare  
  • Bottled water 
  • Cleaning supplies/rubber gloves/large, heavy duty trash bags 
  • Diapers/Baby Wipes/Baby food & formula 
  • Personal Care Kit items:   
  • Wash cloths 
  • Bars of soap 
  • Toothpaste 
  • Toothbrushes 
  • Combs 
  • Deodorant 
  • Shampoo 

 The PA Turnpike is NOT accepting the following donations: 

  • Clothing of any kind 
  • Towels or bedding 
  • Furniture 
  • Household Items/Decor 
  • Money or gift cards 
  • To make a financial gift, please visit the American Red Cross: https://www.redcross.org/ 

These public efforts will supplement the PA Turnpike’s internal efforts. The PA Turnpike is collecting donations at its three regional offices and at 23 maintenance sheds across the system. Teamsters volunteers will help transport the items to the American Red Cross locations for victims. 

 

A national transportation leader, the Pennsylvania Turnpike (PA Turnpike) core values include Responsibility Matters, empowering our pursuit of a culture that supports local communities through sustainable economic, environmental and social decision-making. The PA Turnpike proudly supports safety and convenience for its more than 550,000 daily customers through 24-7 roadside assistance, round-the-clock food and fuel at 17 service plazas and a dedicated maintenance force and State Police Troop. The PA Turnpike’s approximately 1,400-person local workforce is unified in its mission; to operate a safe, reliable, customer-valued toll road system that supports national mobility and commerce. For more information about the PA Turnpike’s mission, vision and values, please visit Home | PA Turnpike.

 

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Media Contacts:

Marissa Orbanek, Press Secretary: (267) 408-5151, morbanek@paturnpike.com 

Crispin Havener, Assistant Press Secretary: (717) 870-2841, chavener@paturnpike.com