As noted yesterday in a couple of comments in the Open Thread, Occupy Delaware begins its occupation at H. Fletcher Brown park in Wilmington, DE at 10AM. You can check for details at OccupydDE.org (where there is also notice of the next planning meeting on Wednesday 2 November). Occupy Delaware also has a Facebook page that all of you should subscribe to and a Twitter presence if you monitor that.
They are also looking for help in supplying the occupation, and Auntie Dem copied an email she received listing the needs:
The occupation in Delaware is coming! And we need your help! Please, consider making in-kind donations (stuff, not cash) to the movement to support the occupiers.
Blankets
Hats, gloves, scarves and other warm weather accessories
Jackets
TP
Paper towels
Sanitizing hand gel
Soap
Dish soap
Lysol spray
Canned food
Instant breakfast
Dried fruit
Water
Empty plastic jugs
Plastic tubs (the size that could fit a keg)
Tarps
Tents (altho no one should expect this to be provided)
Canopies
Ponchos
Plastic folding tables
First aid kits
Dish towels
Regular towels
Toothpaste
Dry food (like beans, pasta, rice, peanut butter, nuts, dried fruit, oatmeal)
Trash bags
Gas grills and camp stoves
Rope
Packing tape
Disposable cups & plates, plasticware (for feeding homeless and visitors)
Buckets
Dishpans
Electrical cords and power strips
Plastic sheeting
Flashlights
Lanterns
Camping pots and pans
Baby wipes
Igloo beverage coolers (large ones)
Thermos beverage containers
Plastic tubs, large ones for storage all-weather storage of supplies.
Fresh Fruit and vegetables that keep well: apples, green bananas, potatoes, carrots, root vegetables. For when we are actually occupying.Or anything else you think we could use for an occupation!
Drop off locations (also courtesy of Auntie Dem):
Drop-off points for donations include:
•826 N. Adams St. Wilmington, DE
•702 Cardiff Road Wilmington, Delaware
Those wishing to make donations to those two locations must call Meshal Rivera at (302) 981-0911 before dropping off items to ensure someone will be present to accept the donations.There is also a Newark, DE location:
•36 Kensington Lane Newark, DE 19713
Monday-7:00 am – 8:00 pm
Wednesday 8:00 am – 3:00 pm
Thursday 3:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Sunday 9:00 am – NoonThese hours are subject to change after Nov. 5th. For drop off on Wednesdays please call ahead 3028976929 and ask for Brian.
Use this thread to add any additional details as you hear of them or to tell us what your sign will say when you go to the Occupation this weekend.