Bring Donations to Any New Mexico Sunward Branch by July 3
You can help those affected by the Ruidoso-area fires or the recent flooding near Farmington and Las Vegas, New Mexico. All Sunward branches are serving as drop-off sites for essential items between now and Wednesday, July 3.
Donations will be distributed by Sunward to the Mescalero Apache Tribe, the United Way of Lea County, and Española Animal Humane (which is sheltering animals evacuated from the Ruidoso area). We are working with support organizations in the Farmington and Las Vegas areas to coordinate donation distribution in those communities. Needed Items
- Bottled water (by the case preferred)
- Gatorade or other sports drinks
- Non-perishable snacks
- Diapers
- Portable phone chargers
- Batteries
- Clothes
- Pillows & blankets
- Towels
- Baby wipes
- Baby formula (specialty & distilled water)
- Feminine hygiene products
- Toiletries
- Oral hygiene products (e.g., toothpaste, brushes)
- Books, games, puzzles or other children’s activities
- Dog & puppy food (dry & wet)
- Puppy pads
- Pet toys & chews
- Pet beds
Sunward cannot accept monetary donations, but those wishing to give monetarily may want to consider any of these organizations:
