[jims69camaro]

as to where, it was my local blood bank of new jersey in toms river. you can specify to them how to use the blood. hell, they'll even put it on ice for you if you're going to have an operation and are going to need a few pints.

the clothes and food were donated to a local group that were going down there themselves. the truck has already left, so there is no chance to get it on that one. i would just keep my eyes open for a drop-off point local to where you are and hope someone will still be taking stuff down there.

i heard on the radio that Ronald McDonald House charity will be taking specially donated funds directly to the worst hit areas to help rebuild and get food and clean water to those that need it. i guess there are special containers on the counter in your local mickey d's.

i cannot imagine what kind of vermin would shoot at a rescue helicopter. more of the same. there really is no escaping the bad news. tougher than i thought to find good news, for sure.