UC Merced Police Department’s officers and staff, along with other UC employees donated water, cleaning supplies, and time to help the residents of Planada recover from this week’s devastating flood.
UC Merced Police Department’s officers and staff, along with other UC employees donated water, cleaning supplies, and time to help the residents of Planada recover from this week’s devastating flood.
To help the people of Planada who have been so dramatically affected by the recent floods, the UC Merced Police Department is conducting a drive on campus to gather canned food and other necessary items.
No clothing or furniture is being accepted at this time, but the Police Department is looking for donations of:
- Food, canned/non-perishable
- Disposable plates and utensils
- Bottled water
- Cleaning supplies
- Trash bags
- Toiletries
- Kids’ toys (new preferred)
Donations will be accepted each day at the police department on campus through Jan. 20, between 7:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.
For large donations, please call the UC Merced Police Department at 209-228-8273 in advance so arrangements can be made to accept the items.