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The teams on the ground leading tornado recovery efforts still need supplies, donations, and volunteers. Please note the updated list of items they’ve identified for each location, additional volunteer requests at the 4theVille location, and the new hours of operation at the Action St. Louis/The People’s Response location at the O’Fallon YMCA. Also note that the Urban League will hold a large-scale resource distribution event this Saturday afternoon, June 7 (details below).
Please continue to monitor this email and our social media channels for ongoing updates.
Supplies Still Needed – Please note the updated list of supplies needed at each of the three locations that have been set up to distribute materials for tornado recovery.
4theVille – 4144 Dr. Martin Luther King Drive
Please note: Relief efforts at this location will continue through today, Friday, June 6 (from 10 a.m.-5 p.m.). The team on the ground at this location has said they have a significant need for skilled volunteers who are comfortable using power tools and willing to climbing ladders to support home stabilization efforts. Those interested can drop by 4144 Dr. MLK or call 314-280-3247 to coordinate scheduling.
Leaders at this location are also making a push to deliver building supplies like tarps & lumber to residents and are asking for help from people who have a truck and are willing to haul items. If you are able to assist, please stop by the emergency hub or call 314-827-5507.
The materials below are needed at this location.
Construction & Clean-Up Materials
- Plywood
- Tarps – tarps are an ongoing need, the larger the better
- OSB Sheathing and/or Zip Boards
- 7mm poly sheeting (may also be listed as “7-mil poly plastic sheeting”)
- 2x4s (prefer 10 ft. long)
- Exterior Construction and/or Deck Screws (1.5” and 3” preferred)
- Powerlags or Tapcon screws (5 lb. boxes)
- Red top roofing screws
- Cap roofing nails
- Caulk (exterior)
- Caulk guns
- 5-gallon buckets
- Dehumidifiers
- Flat Shovels
- Limb Loppers - both long and short
- Hand Saws
- Hammers
- Nails, particularly roofing nails
- Impact Drivers & Drills
- Drill bits
- Staple Guns & Staples
- Work gloves
- Protective eyewear
- Ear plugs
- Hard hats
- Duct Tape
- Utility knives/box cutters
- Rope
- Zip ties
- Chain saws
- Large cutting shears
- Extension cords
- Crow bars
- Brooms (push brooms and household brooms)
- Mops
- Rakes
- Ladders (20’ and 40’)
General Supplies
- Tents
- Styrofoam coolers
- Personal power banks/portable phone chargers
- Batteries (AAA are a specific need)
- Power Banks
- Flashlights (big and small)
- LED lanterns
- Battery-powered fans
- Lysol wipes
- Bleach (gallon jugs)
- Bleach (spray)
- All-purpose cleaning spray
- Towels and hand towels
- Dish soap
- Sponges & rags
- Charcoal for outdoor grills
- Small Tupperware containers
- Sandwich bags (Ziploc)
- Garbage bags (contractor bags)
- First aid kits
- Reusable bags/totes (like those from IKEA or Aldi; medium & large)
Food/Beverage
- Water
- Gatorade/Powerade
- Shelf-stable food
Personal Care
- Face and bath towels, wash cloths (white)
- Bar soap and body wash (prefer for sensitive skin)
- Face wash
- Shampoo & conditioner (prefer OGX brand)
- Deodorant (men’s and women’s)
- Lotion
- Hand sanitizer (prefer small bottles)
- Flip flops/shower shoes
- Toothbrushes (individually wrapped)
- Toothpaste
- Adult diapers (men’s and women’s)
- Diapers (size 1-6)
Action St. Louis/The People's Response – The O’Fallon Park Rec Center at 4343 West Florissant Avenue
Please note the new hours of operation at this location, which will accept donations and operate today, June 6, from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Please note the list of commonly requested needs at this location. Additionally, the team on the ground at this location has asked for volunteers to support their efforts.
COMMONLY REQUESTED NEEDS
- Tents (family sized)
- Tarps (the bigger the better)
- Reusable tote bags for packing care packages
- Non-perishable foods
- Deodorant
- Body wash
- Body wipes
- Adult diapers- L-2XL
- Pull-ups- 5t and up
- Menstrual products
- Band-aids
- Antibiotics ointment (like Neosporin)
- Cleaning wipes
- Spray cleaners
- Sponges
- Laundry detergent
Urban League Headquarters – 1408 North Kingshighway
The Urban League and their partners are hosting another large-scale food, toiletries, and resource distribution event tomorrow, Saturday, June 7, from 12 p.m. – 3 p.m. at their headquarters on Kingshighway at Dr. Martin Luther King Dr.
The Urban League is requesting the following items for their ongoing relief efforts:
- Tarps – tarps are a major need and in high demand, the larger the better
- Caulk (exterior)
- Caulk guns
- 5-gallon buckets
- Hand Saws
- Hammers
- Nails, particularly roofing nails
- Impact Drivers & Drills
- Staple Guns & Staples
- Work gloves
- Protective eyewear
- Hard hats
- Duct Tape
Food/Beverage (please only bring canned products with pop tops, not those that require a can opener)
- Canned fruits
- Canned vegetables
- Canned chicken and tuna
- Canned soups
- Rice
- Cereal
- Oatmeal
- Applesauce
- Crackers
- Instant mashed potatoes
- Trail mix
- Bread
- Peanut butter
- Jelly
- Packaged snacks
- Fruit
General Supplies
- Bottled water
- Batteries
- Flashlights
- LED lanterns
- Trash bags
- Extension cords
- Personal power banks/portable phone chargers
- Surge protectors
Infant & Hygiene Products
- Infant formula
- Diapers
- Baby wipes
- Toothbrushes
- Toothpaste
- Soap/body wash
- Shampoo & conditioner
- Deodorant
- Menstrual products
Volunteers Needed – In addition to supplies, volunteers are still needed at these locations. For additional volunteer opportunities, The United Way of Greater St. Louis and Action St. Louis/The People's Response have established volunteer centers.
Donations Needed – The City of St. Louis has worked with the St. Louis Community Foundation to establish the City of St. Louis Tornado Response Fund. This fund supports the efforts to provide immediate relief and long-term rebuilding of areas impacted by the storms.
Impacted Businesses - Through the St. Louis Development Corporation, the City has set up an assessment form to help understand the needs of businesses impacted by the storm.
Relief and Resources - If you or anyone you know needs immediate relief or is looking for resources, please go to the City’s page.
United Way Relief Fund – In addition to the City of St. Louis Tornado Relief Fund, you can also make contributions to the United Way of Greater St. Louis Severe Storm/Tornado Relief Fund, which supports residents across the bi-state region who were impacted by the recent storms, along with disaster response nonprofits and long term recovery efforts.