Show-Me State Times

Efforts to support tornado recovery in St. Louis continue with various resources and assistance available for those affected by the recent storms. A new materials drop-off location has been established at 3200 South Kingshighway, where donations of building supplies, non-perishable food items, and personal care products are accepted from 8 a.m. to noon. Organizers at this site are seeking a volunteer forklift driver.

The Urban League Headquarters at 1408 North Kingshighway is requesting specific items such as tarps, caulk, hand tools, and various food and hygiene products for their ongoing relief efforts.

Action St. Louis/The People’s Response has moved its operations to Kingdom Church at 4112 West Florissant Avenue. They accept donations Tuesday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., and Saturday from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., until June 28. The organization is also seeking volunteers for resource distribution.

The City of St. Louis' Disaster Assistance Center at Chaifetz Arena provides a central hub for tornado-affected residents to access guidance, resources, and long-term support services like vaccines, mental health care, legal assistance, and job programs. Open from June 16-18 and June 23-26 between 10 a.m. and 7 p.m., it also hosts the "Home Again: Rehousing Recovery Fair" on June 17.

FEMA assistance applications are now open for storm victims, with guidance available through St. Louis Public Radio's step-by-step guide.

United Way of Greater St. Louis Volunteer Center collaborates with local organizations to identify critical volunteer needs in disaster response efforts.

To aid immediate relief and rebuilding efforts in impacted areas, the City of St. Louis Tornado Response Fund has been established in partnership with the St. Louis Community Foundation.

Businesses affected by the storm can use an assessment form set up by the St. Louis Development Corporation to communicate their needs.

Donations can also be made to the United Way of Greater St. Louis Severe Storm/Tornado Relief Fund supporting regional residents affected by recent storms along with disaster response nonprofits.