Show-Me State Times

The ongoing tornado recovery efforts in St. Louis continue to require significant community support, with calls for supplies, donations, and volunteers still active. Various organizations have outlined specific needs across different locations.

At 4theVille on Dr. Martin Luther King Drive, there is a demand for construction materials and pickup trucks with drivers. Items such as tarps, poly sheeting, 2x4s, screws, and other construction essentials are highly sought after.

Action St. Louis has set up at the O’Fallon Park Rec Center on West Florissant Avenue. They are requesting similar construction supplies along with general necessities like personal power banks, diapers, and tents.

The Urban League Headquarters emphasizes the need for tarps to cover exposed roofs and requests various food items and hygiene products for their relief efforts.

Volunteers are also in demand at these sites. The United Way of Greater St. Louis and Action St. Louis have established volunteer centers to facilitate this effort.

Donations can be made to the City of St. Louis Tornado Response Fund via the St. Louis Community Foundation to aid immediate relief and long-term rebuilding initiatives.

Additionally, businesses impacted by the storm can fill out an assessment form provided by the St. Louis Development Corporation to identify their needs.

For those seeking immediate relief or resources, information is available on the City’s webpage.

Contributions can also be directed to the United Way of Greater St. Louis Severe Storm/Tornado Relief Fund to assist residents across the bi-state region affected by recent storms as well as disaster response nonprofits and long-term recovery projects.