Tornado Relief

Our hearts go out to everyone affected by Friday’s storms. If you would like to make a donation to help with storm relief, visit:

Red Cross – redcross.org

Salvation Army – salvationarmyusa.org

 

For Little Rock:

Little Rock Cares Emergency Relief Fund. www.littlerock.gov

Little Rock is accepting donations of water and nonperishable food items (needs list below) at the Little Rock Fire Training Academy, 7000 Murray Drive from 7to 3

Volunteers are needed to help with the cleanup. Sign up at www.littlerock.gov/volunteer

 

The Family Assistance Center at 315 N. Shackleford Road (Immanuel Baptist Church City Center/Old Shackleford Kroger) will be open 10 am to 7 pm daily. Affected residents will be able to access recovery resources such as water, food, and supplies. Residents may also request volunteer chainsaw crews through the center who will assist with tree removal and tarp placement.

 

FEMA representatives will be onsite for residents who need federal assistance. Case workers as well as trauma-informed mental health services will be provided through the center. The Little Rock School District will also have a representative at the Center for families in transition, and the City will offer Municipal ID services to residents who may need them.

 

For North Little Rock:

Levy Baptist Church, 3501 Pike Avenue accepting donations

First Assembly Church, located at 4501 Burrow Drive, North Little Rock needs supplies like work gloves, lawn bags and new tarps

 

For Sherwood:

Sherwood City Hall (behind by the pool) – cleanup supplies, tarps, and lumber, 2199 E Kiehl Avenue

Sherwood Police Station – food and water, 2201 E Kiehl Ave

Sherwood Senior Citizens Center – shelter, food, and water, 2301 Thornhill Drive

That.Church in Sherwood is organizing volunteers to help with storm cleanup. To volunteer, call call (501) 833-4673 or message the Church on their Facebook page.

 

For Jacksonville:

Convoy of Hope (food, and tarps available at this location), 320 S Oak Street

First Baptist Church, 401 N 1st Street

 

List of needed items to donate:

diapers, wipes, formula

batteries

blankets

bottled water

camping supplies

chain saws, fuel, bar oil

clothing for adults and children

cots

deodorant and shampoo

detergent

flashlights

nonperishable food

  • tuna fish
  • peanut butter (plastic jars)
  • Jelly
  • cereal
  • soups
  • canned pasta
  • canned chicken (meats0

gloves

hand sanitizer

ziploc bags (quart and sandwich size)

paper grocery bags

manual can openers

sunscreen and insect repellent

paper towels

pet food, supplies

plastic drop cloths

plastic tubs, storage containers

shovels

tarps

roofing nails 

toilet paper

trash bags

work gloves