By Erik Harris, sports editor
CENTER POINT — Center Point Mayor Bobby Scott on Friday provided an update on the city’s efforts to help those affected by a deadly tornado that tore through parts of Jefferson County Monday night.
Center Point began accepting donations at its city hall on Tuesday, and have since collected a large amount of bottled water, non-perishable food products, clothing, diapers, blankets, tarps and much more. Those items can be picked up at 2209 Center Point Parkway, across from Waffle House.
Some items Scott says are still needed include, batteries, flashlights, cleaning supplies and towels. Those products can still be delivered to city hall.
On Saturday, the city will be giving away 1,200 boxes of food for those in need thanks to Eye Care Alabama Inc. Scott says those boxes can be picked up at the Center Point Community Center, located at 533 Sunhill Road.
“Feel free to come out, we’ll have a drive-thru set up so you can pull up and get some food,” said Scott. “We will put it in your car. If you need some additional items like blankets, water, buckets, just tell us and we will get that taken care of as well.”
“We will have volunteers loading cars so if you want to pull through, tell your neighbors and come on through,” he continued.
The boxes of food will be available for pickup starting at 9 a.m. Saturday, and will be available while supplies last.
Scott thanked all who have helped, including Eye Care Alabama, Home Depot and others during this time of need.
“We want to help as many people as possible, so please spread the work,” said Scott.