Dexter, Missouri - Missouri Delta Hospice in Dexter will be holding a Flood Relief Drive for those affected by the recent flooding in Louisiana.

You may drop-off non-perishable food items, cleaning supplies, and personal items at 1615 West Business Hwy 60 Suite A in Dexter.  They are open from 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday - Friday.

The last day to donate before the truck heads to Louisiana is Thursday, August 25th at 4:00 p.m.

Staff from Missouri Delta Hospice will be taking donated items directly to victims.

"Members of our team have been personally affected and have had to evacuate their homes from the recent flooding," commented Melissa Pennington of Mo Delta Hospice.

Items that are needed are non-perishable foods such as canned goods, spaghetti, spaghetti sauce, peanut butter, power bars, trail mix, baby formula, cereal, crackers, bottled drinks, and cookies, 

Personal items can be paper towels, toilet paper, paper plates, plastic eating utensils, toothpaste, toothbrush, laundry detergent, soap, shampoo, deodorant, hairbrushes, and baby powder. 

Cleaning supplies needed are bottles of bleach, hand wipes, Germ X, sponges, towels, rubber gloves, trash bags, and buckets.

Don't forget the pets as well.  Dog food, cat food, leashes, and shampoo are needed as well.