ARLINGTON -- The Astros Foundation, in partnership with Crane Worldwide, FedEx and the Houston Mayor's Office, is facilitating the transport of more than 240,000 pounds of supplies -- equivalent to approximately six truckloads of air cargo -- to aid Puerto Rican relief efforts in the wake of Hurricane Maria, the team announced Tuesday.
The first delivery of supplies, which includes water, clothing and diapers, is scheduled to arrive in Puerto Rico on Wednesday.
"The Astros, the Astros Foundation and our partners are committed to supporting the Houston community as well as other communities and those of our players," Astros owner Jim Crane said in a statement.