Show-Me State Times

The tornado recovery efforts continue to require significant community support, with supplies, donations, and volunteers still in high demand. Updated lists of needed items have been provided for each distribution location, along with new hours of operation and volunteer requests. The Urban League is organizing another large-scale resource distribution event this Saturday afternoon, June 7.

Efforts at the 4theVille location on Dr. Martin Luther King Drive will persist through Friday, June 6, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. There is a substantial need for skilled volunteers comfortable with power tools and working at heights to assist in home stabilization efforts. Those interested are encouraged to visit the site or call to arrange scheduling.

At the O’Fallon Park Rec Center, Action St. Louis/The People's Response has updated their hours to continue relief operations through Friday, June 6, from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with an urgent request for volunteers for the rest of the week.

The Urban League headquarters will host a resource distribution event on Saturday from noon until 3 p.m., continuing their call for tarps among other materials essential for ongoing relief efforts.

In addition to physical supplies and volunteer help, financial contributions are being sought through established funds such as the City of St. Louis Tornado Response Fund and the United Way of Greater St. Louis Severe Storm/Tornado Relief Fund. These funds aim to provide immediate aid and support long-term rebuilding initiatives across affected areas.

For businesses impacted by the storm, assistance is available through an assessment form set up by the St. Louis Development Corporation to understand their specific needs.

Individuals needing immediate relief or resources are advised to consult the City's designated page for further information.