Specific Needs for Katrina Survivors

[TklDuo-Ann]

For those who want to help...

Joby dropped me a note last night to ask about some specific needs. (I'll be posting others as she passes them along.) I've been on the phone most of the morning talking with folks at various companies, looking for them to send specific items. Most are leary of individual efforts and will only work through agencies...which are dropping the ball in some areas. Soooo....it's left to individuals to get donations locally and/or purchase items to be sent.

NOTE: FedEx and UPS are now able to get packages into this area.

These are items of immediate need right now that they aren't getting (at Joby's shelter). Those who want to help can grab them and have them ready for shipping....

Special Dietary Needs Items -
Enfamil baby formula
Neocate baby formula
Ensure
ANY FOOD! They ran out completely last night.

Clothing (various sizes for adults and kids) -
Underwear
Socks
T-Shirts

Other Items -
Surgical masks (or dust masks if you can't get the surgical)
Cleaning supplies (primarily those for killing mold)
Stuffed animals for kids (helps comfort them)

The items above are in immediate need. Here are some additional things that will be an ongoing need...

Tarps
Cleaning supplies
Baby supplies
Feminine hygience items
Towels...a biggie this week!
Washcloths
Batteries
Flashlights
Surgical masks
Shovels
Toothbrushes
Clothes (the largest and smallest sizes that are less common are needed msot.)
Dry shoes
BLEACH BLEACH AND MORE BLEACH
MOLD cleaner
Walkie-Talkies (where phone service is out but people are staying in touch with neighbors in isolated areas where it is difficult for police to get to easily)
Motrin and Tylenol (or generics)
Baby meds like kids allergy medicine
Topical ointments for bug bites or rashes
CRUTCHES and wheelchairs
CLEAN sheets and blankets (I just took a load of blankets to a bundle service cleaner for the Red Cross and am being charged almost 200 dollars just to launder them due to water shortages)
Disposable cameras (for people to take photos of home damage for insurance to avoid being told their homes aren't going to be rebuilt, etc.)
Flat Tire Plug kits. (I have had four flat tires in two weeks from driving over roofing nails.)

In addition, Joby suggested people sending letters of care and support to those down there. Even though they're somewhat annonymous and they don't know us, knowing that someone cares will be a great comfort.

If you contact me at [email protected] or Ray at [email protected], we'll give you the mailing information along with any updates.

The above needs are only for the shelter Joby is working at. If you wish to get more involved and aid other shelters as well, see this thread.

Thanks gang!

Ann

 

[venray]

I have had several responses from members already who are planning to send items Jo's way. Thank you....

Let's show what kind of a community we are and pull together...If everyone does a little, a lot will be accomplished....

We CAN make a difference in the lives of our fellow human beings in this time of great need....


Ray

 

[JPie1]

hummm...JPie loves to shop, and for such a good cause I can think of nothing better to do...please send shipping details and I will send some stuff pronto!

Thanks guys...

 

[General Zod]

Now if I can figure out how to get to a post office They don't like it when we truckers park a 70 foot long rig at one Would they have info at post offices on where exactly to send the stuff?

 

[TklDuo-Ann]

Thanks guys. Info has been sent via PM.

 

[RobAce]

Thanks for the info Ann. Im go down to the Mississippi Coast every weekend now with the Red Cross, Im going to go every weekend that I can. I went the last 2 and will be going again unless Im needed elsewhere. I bring as much as my community donates on that weekly trip down there.

 

[MÿTicklingStudios]

Hats off to you for making this thread 🙂

 

[TklDuo-Ann]

Hats off to you for making this thread 🙂

NAH! That took 2 minutes. Hats off to all those who are responding to the needs and actually sending stuff! Thank-you all!

Ann

 

[bratgirl365]

Hey Ann, I got your email and I would definately like to help in some way. Once things settle down for me I'd be interested in adopting a shelter. Right now I'm actively helping in a program at work. Our corporation is raising money and sending items as well.
Once this wedding is over, that I'm in, I'll be able to give more of my time.
Great things you are doing....stay sweet darling.

 

[elfriend]

Thanks everyone so much for your support! It's been tough here in Mississippi and I'm in Hattiesburg which is one of the towns that got hit pretty bad. We are still picking up in this area. The coast though are really the people who need the help. Even now these people are running out of food and water. If you go down there it's like a war zone. People have no where to sleep and are just sleeping where there houses use to be. Many do not have trailers still or tents. Not to mention the sewege system is completely destroyed and the smell is sickening. It's really depressing to know that some of my friends and their families have nothing. Sometimes you just wish you could do more.