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The teams on the ground leading tornado recovery efforts still need supplies, donations, and volunteers. Please note the list of items they’ve identified below, and that this extended weekend brings a large-scale distribution event at the Urban League headquarters and some changes in schedule at other locations.
Please continue to monitor this email and our social media channels for ongoing updates.
Supplies Still Needed – Please note changes and updates for this weekend for each of the three locations that have been set up to distribute materials needed for tornado recovery.
4theVille – 4144 Dr. Martin Luther King Drive Note updated hours for this weekend
This location will be open Saturday, May 24, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Closed on Sunday, May 25 and Monday, May 26.
Construction & Clean-Up Materials
- Tarps – tarps are a major need and in high demand, the larger the better
- 7mm poly sheeting (may also be listed as “7-mil poly plastic sheeting”)
- 2x4s – ideally 10 or 12 ft. long
- OSB Sheathing and/or Zip Boards
- Exterior Construction and/or Deck Screws (3” preferred)
- Powerlags or Tapcon screws (5 lb boxes)
- 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 and rakes
- Ladders
General Supplies
- Personal power banks/portable phone chargers
- Batteries
- Power Banks
- Flashlights (big and small)
- LED lanterns
- Battery-powered fans
- Lysol / Bleach Wipes
- Cleaning spray
- Towels and hand towels
- Sponges
- Charcoal for outdoor grills
- Small Tupperware containers
- Sandwich bags (Ziploc)
- Garbage bags
Food/Beverage
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Water is the biggest need
Additionally, a mobile shower has been set up at 4theVille location and needs:
- Face and bath towels, wash cloths (white)
- Bar soap (prefer for sensitive skin)
- Flip flops/shower shoes
- Toothbrushes and toothpaste
- Lotion
- Face wash
- Shampoo (prefer OGX brand)
Action St. Louis – The O’Fallon Park Rec Center at 4343 West Florissant Avenue
Construction & Clean-Up Materials
- Tarps (the bigger the better)
- 7mm poly sheeting (may also be listed as “7-mil poly plastic sheeting”)
- Power saws
- Chain saws
- Plywood
- 2x4s
- Rope
- Exterior Construction and/or Deck Screws (3” preferred)
- Powerlags or Tapcon screws (5 lb boxes
- Roofing nails
- Staple Guns & Staples
- Nail guns
- Nails for nail guns
- Screw guns
- Screws for screw guns
- Ladders
- Cordless power drills
- Brooms
- Rakes
- Flat shovels
General Supplies
- Personal power banks/portable phone chargers
- Batteries
- Flashlights
- Diapers
- Baby Wipes
- Body Wipes
- Baby Formula
- Reusable bags
- Tents (10x10 popups)
- Ponchos
- Band-aids
- Gauze
- Chapstick
- Flashlights or any battery-operated light source (with batteries)
- Menstrual products
- Personal cleansing products (soaps, shampoos)
- Deodorant
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
- Bread
- Peanut butter
- Jelly
Urban League Headquarters – 1408 North Kingshighway (at Dr. Martin Luther King Dr.) Please note event on Saturday
The Urban League and their partners are hosting a large-scale food, toiletries, and resource distribution event Saturday, May 24, from noon-3 p.m. at their headquarters on Kingshighway at Dr. Martin Luther King Dr.
In addition to the continued need for tarps to help cover exposed roofs, the Urban League is requesting the following items for their ongoing relief efforts:
General Supplies
- Bottled Water
- Batteries
- Flashlights
- Lanterns
- Trash Bags
- Large Tarps
- Extension Cords
- Phone CHargers
- Surge Protectors
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
Infant & Hygiene Supplies
- Infant Formula
- Diapers/Wipes
- Toothbrushes
- Soap
- Shampoo
- Toothpaste
- 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 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.