San Jose Fire Department collects donations for residents in Puerto Rico

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Saturday, November 18, 2017
Former New York Yankees catcher Jorge Posada and his wife, Laura, deliver goods to Puerto Rico, Monday, Oct. 23, 2017, at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport.
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SAN JOSE, Calif. (KGO) -- People in Puerto Rico still need basic supplies, nearly two months after, Hurricane Maria hit and you can help in San Jose this weekend.

"The supplies and the relief has been slow going. And they're still recovering," said Capt. Daniel Vega, with the San Jose Fire Department.

ABC7 News visited Fire Station 6 in Willow Glen. That's one of the places where you can donate items Saturday and Sunday.

DATES & TIMES

Saturday, November 18, 2017 | 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Saturday, November 19, 2017 | 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

LOCATIONS

Fire Station 1: 225 North Market St., San Jose

Fire Station 2: 2949 Alum Rock Ave., San Jose

Fire Station 6: 1386 Cherry Ave., San Jose

Fire Station 13: 4380 Pearl Ave., San Jose

Fire Station 14: 1201 San Tomas Aquino Rd., San Jose

Fire Station 22: 6461 Bose Ln., San Jose

Fire Station 23: 1771 Via Cinco de Mayo, San Jose

Fire Station 26: 528 Tully Road Rd., San Jose

Fire Station 31: 3100 Ruby Ave., San Jose

South San Jose Police Sub-Station: 6087 Great Oaks Pkwy, San Jose

ITEMS NEEDED

Baby Diapers

Baby Food

New Children's Toys

Batteries

First Aid Kits

Feminine Hygiene Products

Over the Counter Medicine

Water

Canned Goods & Can Openers

Toiletries

Flashlights, Candles, Lanterns

Boxes and Tape

Mosquito Repellant

Generators

Water Purifiers & Tablets for Water Filters

Water Pumps