Volunteers at Jackson State University loaded items collected at campus sites into a transport truck to deliver to flood victims Thursday in Crosby, Miss.
Dr. Ricardo Brown, dean of the College of Public Service, assisted in the effort. He said, “There was serious flood in Mississippi, as well as Baton Rouge, but less publicized about Crosby. So, we collected items: cleaning supplies, water and other items. Students, as well as faculty, staff and administration, set up a drive … supporting the victims.” The campaign also received monetary donations.
The initiative started nearly two weeks ago with people donating supplies at the downtown campus and Student Center. State legislator Angela Cockerham, a JSU alum, represents affected neighborhoods in some parts of southwestern Mississippi.
Although hard hit by rainwater, the area, unfortunately, did not qualify for federal disaster funds. As a result, the campus community decided to help.
Brown said, “Our main goal was to provide cleaning supplies and water so victims could get back into their homes.”
