Time for Action
The season of giving has started a bit early, St. Louis. Join us as we rally behind the victims of Hurricane Sandy by delivering goods and essentials to those affected by this disaster. It’s easy to help. So let's make it happen.
GET INVOLVED
FOLLOW THE EFFORT
Track the #STLforSANDY trucks as they make their way from
St. Louis to the East Coast to deliver disaster relief to those in need. We’ll be posting stories and photos along the way to keep everyone who contributes up to speed on this fantastic effort.
LEND A HAND
Victims of Hurricane Sandy need your help, and they need
it now. Join us as we collect goods and essentials to be delivered directly to those affected by this disaster. Just a little help will
go a long way.
ABOUT
Two 53-Foot Trucks Filled with Donations Traveling from St. Louis to New Jersey
#STLforSANDY is a way to bring the St. Louis community together through the combined efforts of Switch, local media partners, St. Louis City leaders, and civic and corporate partners in support of Hurricane Sandy victims. Two 53-foot trucks containing donations collected in St. Louis will be driven to New Jersey on Saturday, November 10, 2012 to help those affected on the East Coast. The effort will be documented here and Twitter via #STLforSandy with streaming updates.
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ITEMS NEEDED
Below are the most crucial items needed by victims on the East Coast. Items should be new condition, unopened or unused.
- baby diapers
- baby formula
- adult diapers
- non-perishable food
- blankets
- toiletries
- bottled water
- pet food
- kitty litter
- pet bowls
- wet wipes
- work gloves
- cleaning supplies, including bleach
- heavy duty garbage bags
- disinfectant
- batteries (C’s and D’s)
- flashlights
- candles
- large plastic containers with lids
- hammers, nails, screwdrivers & other basic tools
- tarps
Locations
Donations Can be Made at the Following Locations:
Friday, November 9
Kirkwood Commons
(Wal-Mart)
1202 South Kirkwood Road
Kirkwood, MO 63122
6am - 7pm
Downtown St. Louis
(In front of Soldiers Memorial)
1315 Chestnut Street
St. Louis, MO 63103
7am - 7pm
Saturday, November 10
Kirkwood Commons
(Wal-Mart)
1202 South Kirkwood Road
Kirkwood, MO 63122
9am - 4pm
Downtown St. Louis
(In front of Soliders Memorial)
1315 Chestnut Street
St. Louis, MO 63103
8am - 12pm
St. Louis City Firehouses
Donations will be accepted at all
St. Louis City Firehouses from 7am to 7pm Friday, November 9th and from 7am to 4pm Saturday, November 10th
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Donate Funds
If you are unable to make a donation at an #STLforSandy location, you can still help by donating to American Red Cross Disaster Relief.
SMS Text
Text REDCROSS to 90999 to donate $10 and help victims of disasters such as hurricanes, floods, earthquakes, wildfires and tornadoes.
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