Plum, Oakmont and Verona residents will have the opportunity to help the victims of Hurricane Sandy in New Jersey.

This weekend, there will be a collection drive at the Verona United Methodist Church, 798 Herron Avenue in Verona Borough. The collection will take place Saturday 1 to 4 p.m., Sunday 1 to 3 p.m. and Monday 6 to 8 p.m. Items will be delivered the weekend of Nov. 17.

Here are the items that are needed: Cleaning supplies—sponges, gloves, mops, buckets and detergent—underwear and socks for men, women and children. Diabetic socks also will be collected.

All donations will be accepted. For more information visit the collection's Facebook event page.

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