September 15, 2001

8:38 AM

For now, enough volunteers and foodThis was reiterated in a press conference this morning: "Agencies that had requested new volunteers are now reporting they have sufficient numbers of volunteers to accomplish their work. Agencies that have requested in-kind donations of goods and supplies have likewise received as much material support as they can immediately manage."
posted by metrocake (3 comments total)

It looks like there *is* still need for heavy equipment:
http://home.nyc.gov/suppliesform.html

While some local papers are still listing a need for various supplies (nypost.com, nydailynews.com), the NY Times refers to the NYC web site.
posted by metrocake at 8:53 AM on September 15, 2001

Can some of these extra resources perhaps be directed toward the homeless or needy in NYC?
posted by ice_cream_motor at 11:45 AM on September 15, 2001

I believe they already are -- *however,* remember, you're taking people who should be helping with the WTC effort directly and diverting that resource toward dealing with the overflow.

Resources for homeless/needy should be going straight to those organizations -- so if you're in a giving mood, contact City Harvest, God's Love We Deliver, or the like.
posted by metrocake at 4:44 PM on September 15, 2001