(KSLA) - Hurricane Ida slammed into Louisiana’s coastline as a powerful Category 4 storm on Sunday, Aug. 29. As of Tuesday morning, more than one million homes and businesses remain without power. Many, many homes have been destroyed.
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[Tips for donating to Hurricane Ida relief efforts]
There are ways you can help though. Below is a list of donation/volunteer opportunities for those in the ArkLaTex who want to help our friends in southeast Louisiana.
THE AMERICAN RED CROSS
Click here to make a monetary donation online. Donations can also be sent via mail to The American Red Cross at PO Box 37839, Boone, IA 50037-0839. Click here to print a donation form. Donations can also be made over the phone by calling 1-800-HELP NOW (1-800-435-7669).
BOM BANK
BOM Bank (formerly Bank of Montgomery) and its partners have begun accepting donations to be sent to victims of the storm. At this time, we ask that anyone who is able to, contribute donations that will be sent to those most affected. Supplies can be dropped off at any BOM bank, Rhodes Realty, and Rhodes Property & Development locations. We encourage residents who wish to contribute to bring items of necessity such as those listed on the flyer to the designated locations from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. up until Thursday, Sept. 2.
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EVERYWARRIOR
EveryWarrior is collecting the following items to send south in the near future:
- Non-perishable foods
- Batteries
- Baby food and formula
- Diaper and wipes
- Personal hygiene products
- Paper goods
- Tarps
- Pillows
- Gloves
- Gas cans
- Bug spray
- Pet food
Items should be dropped off at 4000 Viking Dr. in Bossier City in the organization’s Air Force utility trailer, which is parked in the parking lot.
LIFE CHURCH SPRINGHILL (Springhill, La.)
From 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 31, Life Church Springhill (148 Academy Drive) in Springhill will be collecting donations to send to hurricane-affected areas. The items donated will be given to the Shreveport Volunteer Network who will, in turn, give the items to the Cajun Navy, according to Pastor Jeff Spring.
The church is collecting:
- Drinking water
- Gas cans
- Gas cards
- Flashlights
- Batteries
- Zip-close bag (assorted sizes)
- Non-perishable food items
- Toiletries
- Unopened packs of underwear and socks (assorted sizes)
Organizers are not taking clothing donations at this time.
SHREVEPORT VOLUNTEER NETWORK
The Shreveport Volunteer Network (SVN) will be accepting donations for Hurricane Ida victims from 5 to 7 p.m. on weekdays at Summer Grove Baptist Church. SVN is seeking the following items:
- Gas cans
- Gas cards
- Ziploc bags (assorted sizes)
- Flashlights
- Toiletries
- Non-perishable food items
- Drinking water
- Unopened packs of underwear and socks (assorted sizes)
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Organizers are not taking other clothing donations at this time.
ALL DOGS UNLEASHED & YOUR PET BUTLER
From 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 31 at the Walmart in the Shreve City Shopping Center, All Dogs Unleashed will have a crew in the All Dogs Unleashed vehicle with an 18′ black trailer to accept donations.
Items being collected are:
- Dog food
- Cat food
- Bowls
- Leashes
- Cages
- Blankets
- Potty pads
- Rubber gloves
- Toilet paper
- Water
- Flashlights
- Batteries
- Tarps
- Lanterns
- Dog and cat toys
Donations will also be accepted weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Sundays from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at All Dogs Unleashed, 12040 Shreveport-Barksdale Hwy, Suite 102. You can also drop off donations from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. on weekdays at Your Pet Butler, 1636 Benton Rd. in Bossier City.
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