Joplin tornado was an EF-5 multivortex tornado; 122 dead, 1,500 missing. 750 injured. 8000 structures damaged.
Joplin survivors who have left the area: Call 417-659-5464. Check in and let people know where you are. You could be listed as missing.
Please suggest to folks that they have a Canned Air Horn with them during storms, in case their place is demolished. Sounding the Air Horn after will help Search and Rescue teams find them.
How to Donate
On this page we have compiled a list of places to donate supplies, money and blood. We will be updating this page as more information becomes available. If you have any relevant information to include please contact us at PrayforJoplin@gmail.com.
DONATING ITEMS/SUPPLIES FOR JOPLIN TORNADO VICTIMS
COMPREHENSIVE LIST of donation sites and the items they need. Please share this on Facebook and other social media.
5/24/2011
JOPLIN HUMANE SOCIETY: immediate donations needed -- cat & dog beds, blankets, sheets, towels, industrial fans & extension cords, 5 gallon bottles of water, small cardboard boxes, cardboard soda/beer flats for litter pans. Please bring your donated items to the large Metal Warehouse (sign says Dent & Ding Appliance) next door to Joplin the Humane Society between the hours of 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM (corner of Main & Emery)
Aurora, Missouri -- The Byron E. Taylor Christian Service Center is taking donations for the Joplin Tornado victims and will be making as many trips as needed. Items requested are blankets, heigene products, gloves, bottled water, diapers,wipes etc. Thank you we would appreciate all the help we could get. THE CENTER IS LOCATED AT 35 E. COLLEGE AURORA MO. RIGHT ACROSS THE STREET FROM MODERN VARIETY ON THE CORNER OF COLLEGE AND JEFFERSON (FACEBOOK Tip)
College Heights--updated specific needs list: denture products, duct tape, tarps, peanut butter, large and XL women's clothes, African-American haircare products, paper plates n cups, trash bags, laundry soap. AND THEY ARE IN NEED OF MORE VOLUNTEERS!! 12 hrs a day/7 days week!
The Mom & Pop Shop located on the west side of the square in Joplin, Mo will be accepting donations for a 3 month fundraiser we will be collecting items to be sold and all monies will be placed in an account to be given to those in need. Contact Wendy @ 417) 310-2832 OR 417) 237-0889 OR James @ 417) 310-2542
Ladies and Tramps Dog Camp will be collecting any and all pet supplies for the Joplin Relief fund please call 573-302-4333 for more information. Lake Of the Ozarks/ Osage Beach , MO (Facebook tip)
Quapaw Public Schools and Mills Park Centre in Neosho are also taking donations to help out.
College Heights Church Distribution Center needs FOOD, Paper Plates, Canned Goods and duct tape! College Heights is located at 4311 E. Newman rd, just east of MSSU.
Kansas City: Loading up a truck @ Rush Trucking, 5000 Stillwell Street KC MO 64120. Open til midnight or later! 816-231-5656 -- Here is a partial list of items needed: diabetic friendly snacks // household batteries of all types // sleeping bags // pillows // blankets // things to sleep on // extension cords // tarps // nails, hammers, ladders, caulk, staple guns // diapers // toilet paper // water // paper towels
CHCC is now THE distribution center of basic needs for the city of Joplin at their request. We are open 7:30 to 7:30 today and every day following. We are taking donations and passing them out (physical and financial). Feel free to come by and donate time, clothes, whatever and volunteer for a while. 4311 E. Newman Rd, just East of Missouri Southern State Univ
Rock Community Fire Protection Distrist House 5 -- 3749 Telegraph Arnold, MO -- Starting Tuesday at 9 am till Friday May 27th at 8 am any blankets, clothing, shoes, socks, personal hygiene items you would like to get to the tornado victims Bottled water is needed badly!!!
From a Facebook tip: Billingsly Hall at MSSU is the place to go if you want to volunteer or bring supplies. They are training volunteers there and accepting donations of all clothing, basic toiletry needs, etc.
Solace Church 1610 S. Main Joplin is operating a triage and collecting and dispensing supplies.
Local Springfieldians: ~~~ Springfield Paper Co. has set up a donation site for The Joplin Tornado Victims. Bring your items; water, food, blankets, toiletries anything you can and they will deliver them to Joplin. Located at 412 N National Springfield, MO. Call Kevin Smith at 417-379-0533 with any questions.
Mt. Hope Church of Christ in Webb City is prepared to accept supplies. Immediate Needs: Water: individual bottles, gallons and up. Generators: If loaned pls have owners contact info in permanent marker. Gas cans to start generators. Extension Cords. First Aid Kits. Clothing. Non-perishable canned goods. Toiletries. All Baby Items including diapers, formula (sensitive formula for colic is very impt) wipes, etc. Contact Andy Wilson at 417-624-1795. Best route to take: 249 to 171 in Webb City. Off Ridgelane Road.
Joplin Relief Coordination Effort in the Liberty, MO area: We are still in the works of planning this effort, but for now please drop off all donated supplies (fruit, bottled water, individually packaged trail bars and trail mix, canned food, toiletries, clothing, and other non-perishable items) at the Liberty Northland Rolladium, 1020 Kent St, Liberty during public skate sessions. The next public session is 24 May 2011 from 6:30-9:30 p.m.
Carthage: The Alliance of Southwest Missouri is collecting items at United Methodist Church in Carthage on Main Street, south of the square, to take to Joplin's victims: diapers, pull ups, baby wipes, bottled water, OTC meds, etc. Donations will be collected from 8 to 4:30. If questions, please call the church office at 417-358-2577.
DONATING MONEY FOR JOPLIN TORNADO RELIEF
Donate $10 to Convoy of Hope's Joplin relief effort by texting: 50555
You can donate $10 to the Joplin Relief Fund by texting "Joplin" to 864833.
Heart of Missouri United Way has established the Joplin Tornado Relief Fund. All donations are tax deductible and go to Joplin relief. Click this link or call (573) 443-4523 to donate.
To donate directly to the Red Cross: a) Call 1-800-Red-Cross b) Text 90999 to make a donation of $10 from your mobile phone or c) visit the Red Cross online donation page.
BLOOD DONATION FOR JOPLIN TORNADO VICTIMS
5/24 We're getting word that there is a blood drive location set up at the Northpark Mall.
Branson Blood Drive: Bloodmobile will be at the Branson Hills Walmart on May 24, and May 25, 1:30p – 5:30p.
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