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Congressman Lance Continues to Collect Supplies After Irene

The drive will continue at Lance's office.

Congressman Leonard Lance is helping out with Hurricane Irene relief efforts by hosting two collection centers. One of them in his Flemington office, 23 Royal Rd. (Suite 101) and the other  in Westfield on 425 North Ave East.

Lance's office is collecting gently used clothes, dry goods and cleaning supplies.

Congressman Lance, who represents Union, Hunterdon,Middlesex and Somerset County, said the most important thing families need is cleaning supplies due to the excessive flooding and mud. Most of the donated items, from more than 50 people in Westfield thus far, will be sent to the Cranford High School gym, to be given out to those who need it.

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Lance said though the drive officially ended on Friday, his office will continue accepting donations as part of the relief efforts. 

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