Salve students to help NJ Sandy victims

NEWPORT, R.I. (AP) — Salve Regina University is collecting relief items for residents of New Jersey struggling to recover from Superstorm Sandy .

The Newport university has set up a donation station on campus on Leroy Avenue outside Our Lady of Mercy Chapel. Donations may be dropped off between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. weekdays through Friday.

• Photos: Sandy's damage in New Jersey

The items will then go to the College of New Jersey, which will give them to individuals and families in need.

Requested donation items include:

• New or lightly used warm clothing, especially for children
• Blankets
• Batteries
• Paper plates and cups
• Bleach
• Diapers
• Cleaning supplies
• Toiletries