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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 (below), and please continue to monitor this email and our social media channels for ongoing updates.
4theVille – 4144 Dr. Martin Luther King Drive
The team on the ground at this location has said they are out of plywood and tarps. These materials are a priority for this location.
Construction & Clean-Up Materials
- Tarps – tarps are a major need and in high demand, the larger the better
- Plywood
- OSB Sheathing and/or Zip Boards
- 7mm poly sheeting (may also be listed as “7-mil poly plastic sheeting”)
- 2x4s (prefer 10 ft. long)
- OSB Sheathing and/or Zip Boards
- 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
- Staple Guns & Staples
- Work gloves
- Protective eyewear
- Hard hats
- Duct Tape
- Utility knives
- 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
- Personal power banks/portable phone chargers
- Batteries
- Power Banks
- Flashlights (big and small)
- LED lanterns
- Battery-powered fans
- Lysol wipes
- Bleach (gallon jugs)
- Bleach (spray)
- Cleaning spray
- Towels and hand towels
- Dish soap
- Sponges
- Charcoal for outdoor grills
- Small Tupperware containers
- Sandwich bags (Ziploc)
- Garbage bags
- Folding tables
- Folding chairs
Food/Beverage
- Water is the biggest need
- Gatorade/Powerade
- Shelf-stable food
Personal Care
- Face and bath towels, wash cloths (white)
- Bar soap (prefer for sensitive skin)
- Hand sanitizer (prefer small bottles)
- Flip flops/shower shoes
- Toothbrushes (individually wrapped)
- Toothpaste
- Lotion
- Face wash
- Shampoo (prefer OGX brand)
- Deodorant (men’s and women’s)
- 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
URGENT NEED
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Reusable bags/totes: medium & large
OTHER NEEDS
Construction & Clean-Up Materials
- Tarps (the bigger the better)
- 7mm poly sheeting (may also be listed as “7-mil poly plastic sheeting”)
- Brooms
- Mops
- Rakes
Food/Beverage (please only bring canned products with pop tops, not those that require a can opener)
- Water
- Canned fruits
- Canned vegetables
- Canned chicken and tuna
- Canned soups and meals (Chef Boyardee)
- Peanut butter & jelly
- Rice
- Pasta
- Granola bars
- Individually wrapped snacks
Hygiene
- Adult diapers (small, medium, XL)
- Adult body wipes
- Shampoo & conditioner
- Shampoo/conditioner
- Shower gel
- Deodorant
Household
- Lysol wipes
- Band-aids
- Neosporin
- Gauze
- Clorox/cleaning spray
Baby
- Ensure/Boost
- Distilled water
- Baby food & formula
- Goodnight Pull Ups (for older kids)
Pet
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Dog food
Urban League Headquarters
General Supplies
- 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.