CORONAVIRUS

Volunteers Gathering Food, Supplies To Help Hard-Hit Navajo Nation

Jun 10, 2020, 10:07 PM | Updated: Sep 13, 2020, 1:28 pm

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MILLCREEK, Utah – The Navajo Nation in the four corners area has been one of the hardest-hit communities by the COVID-19 pandemic and people along the Wasatch Front have jumped in to help.

Collyn Mosquito, who is part Navajo, is collecting supplies with Millcreek City and the Utah Tribal COVID-19 Relief Fund to send to the Navajo Nation.

“I just want to do what I can to help my people,” Mosquito said.

Their goal is to fill a semi-truck of donated toiletries, diapers, cleaning supplies and non-perishables to send next week.

Organizers said the community has really stepped up so far.

“It has been more than I ever imagined,” Mosquito said. “It’s amazing how many people have responded, even outside of Millcreek.”

Drop-off Locations

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints building — 4366 South 1500 East

Lis Abalos Lot — 2533 East 3900 South

Drop-Off Dates & Times

June 10: 5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
June 13: 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

*Door pickup service available June 8-13, for those unable to make it to a drop-off location. If this is what you desire, sign up here.

Non-Perishable Food Wanted

  • Coffee
  • Oatmeal
  • Peanut Butter
  • Canned meat: Spam, corned beef, Vienna sausage
  • Potatoes
  • Rice
  • Flour
  • Bags of rice and beans.
  • Fruits and veggies (Canned or not)
  • Juices, Gatorade and coffee

Supplies Wanted

  • Disposable masks and cloth/fabric masks
  • Cleaning supplies, including disinfectant wipes and spray
  • Liquid hand soap and hand sanitizer
  • Toiletries
  • Thermometers
  • Bottled water
  • Baby necessities, including formula, diapers, and wipes
  • Children’s items (educational materials and learning games)
  • Paper products (paper towels, toilet paper, and tissue)

To make a monetary donation go here.

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Volunteers Gathering Food, Supplies To Help Hard-Hit Navajo Nation