Occupy LA Needs your help! Please see the list below as of October 4, 2011. We thank you for your generosity and your time!
NEEDS LIST BY DAY !!! CLICK HERE OR SEE BELOW!!! http://www.occupylosangeles.org/?q=node%2F203
ITEMS
Food, water, high energy meals/snacks, ready-to-eat meals, canned drinks/juices, dried/fresh fruit, crackers/chips/cookies/nuts, bread, non-refrigerated foods, peanut butter, jelly, vegetables, food not bombs, southern california farmers, first aid kits, various sized bandages, sterile dressing, hand sanitizer, anti-septic wipes, non-latex gloves, adhesive tape, anti-bacterial ointment, cold packs, scissors/tweezers, waterproof matches, aspirin, antacids, anti-diarrhea meds, bleach, toothpaste, toothbrushes, mouthwash, personal medications, pet food, baby/personal wipes
SUPPLIES
Disposable plates / bowls, disposable cups, disposable utensils, toilet paper, bleach, feminine hygiene, garbage bags, sunblock, sunglasses, batteries a aa aaa c d, battery powered radio, non-electrical can openers, utility knife, tape, pliers, wrench, compass, whistle, tents, plastic containers, paper, writing utensils, emergency contact info for each person (on them), umbrellas, napkins/paper towels, sleeping bags, blankets, pillows, fire extinguisher, books/games/puzzles, moist towelettes/handwipes, local maps (locations), solar powered battery chargers
Cardboard Boxes (for signs or storage)
Bag of grass seed to replace an area with grass that was worn out.
Wooden Pallets (keep food/supplies off ground at the park)
Where you can deliver the donations:
Drop it off on the Spring Street steps of City Hall: 200 North Spring St., Los Angeles, CA 90012
or
Our Mailbox Address: The UPS Store, ATTN: OccupyLA, 645 W. 9th Street, Unit 110-253, Los Angeles, CA 90015.
*please notice the correction to the Unit number, it is 110-253.
Thank you everyone who is asking in regards to donations. We appreciate all of your support!
“Occupy LA Food committee would like to let it be known that anyone is welcome to bring any and all food at their convenience. Look for the food station (blue tops). This is the priority food groups needed:
1st priority is starchy staples: potatoes, rice, pasta, beans. Garlic & oils & spices.Hot food, Pizza,
2nd priority is hearty veggies for stew: carrots, yam, mushrooms.
3rd priority is protein: meat, cheese, tofu, nuts, eggs.
4th priority is fresh fruit and veggies, like for salad. Keep meat, eggs, dairy, and nuts separate.”
From Live stream (up to the minute) : Needs: Solar panels & blankets, granola bars, chips, WATER, and snacks & basic toiletries.
other items: rain gear and trash bags
***SOLAR LIGHTS****** (VERY IMPORTANT)*****SOLAR LIGHTS****** (VERY IMPORTANT)*****
Clothes! They are requesting SOCKS! Hand warmers, thick Jackets, plastic sheeting, * anything to keep them warm and dry.Rain Boots Warm sweat shirts, blankets,towels and wash cloths and let’s not forget the Tents!
Blankets, sleeping bags, tarps,& Did we say TENTS? Yes Tents!
10X10 Tarps
Bamboo Mats
Sandbags Sandbags Sandbags (drive to location and drop off)
Big Orange Cones
Dollies
Office Supplies : Staplers, paper clips (large and small), pencil holders, TAPE, paper,
Tables and chairs
Umbrellas
Technical needs:
Wireless Camcorders
Firewire
laptop
Solar Lights
Battery Powered lights
USB Cords
***RELAYS NEEDED ASAP****
switches & routers
light kits
Medical Team is asking for :
Ice and Ziplock Bags, gauze, Bandaids, Antibiotic creams , & splints .LOZENGES for throat
Rolling Cabinets (for medication)
NOTE: If you are feeling ill whilst at the protests, PLEASE see the medical team, they are happy to help.
If you would like to attend CITY COUNCIL MEETING Meeting occured see below:
Date: Wednesday October 5, 2011
Time: 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM noon
Where: 200 North Spring Street
Why: Support Occupy LA to promote solidarity between those who are protesting and government. All supporters are welcome.
***UPDATE ON CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS**** AS OF October 5, 2011
According to those who attended the meeting, the City Council is on the side of Occupy and will do what they can to help. City Council members have endorsed Occupy La. YEAH!
Tuesday October 11, 2011 10:00 AM another meeting with Occupy and City Council.
Date: Wednesday October 11, 2011
Time: 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM noon
Where: 200 North Spring Street
Why: This is the SECOND meeting to ask for Support Occupy LA to promote solidarity between those who are protesting and government. All supporters are welcome.
If you want to apply to be a moderator contact : OccupyLamedia@live.com
If you want to access the FORUM : http://occupylosangeles.org/?q=forum
Donation site: http://occupylosangeles.org/?q=node/1
Physical Address to send your donations:
The UPS Store, ATTN: Occupy LA
645 W. 9th Street, Unit 110-253
Los Angeles, CA 90015
Speaking out – UPS PHONE# Phone: (213)620-0081Fax: (213)620-0083
You can also send *money & Tobacco & Gas Cards
*Do not send cash, money orders only!!!
Photo contributed by Dan Williamson
Dan was on the ground in NYC, please look for future story on the activists such as Dan