How to help Hurricane Laura victims
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- As Hurricane Laura victims begin the road to recovery in southeast Texas, many organizations are preparing ways Houstonians can offer a helping hand.
SUPPLY COLLECTION
Bethel's Place Empowerment Center is seeking donations like cleaning supplies, baby formula, hand sanitizer, non-perishable food and toiletries.
Donations can be dropped off starting Sunday at 9 a.m. until 7 p.m.
They will be collecting at 12660 Sandpiper Drive through Tuesday when their truck leaves.
Kroger also deployed 10 trailers of food and water from their Houston distribution center to Lake Charles.
The Houston Dash also collected water and non-perishable food for the Houston Food Bank at BBVA Stadium Saturday.
DISASTER DISTRIBUTION SITES
The Houston Food Bank is also prepared to set up disaster distribution sites, serving food and water donations secured for this year's hurricane season.
According to the food bank, 63 partners have committed to being distribution sites.
DONATION SITES
George R. Brown Convention Center is accepting donations from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m starting Tuesday, Sept. 1. They can be dropped off at Hall D off Chartres Street/Walker Street - Ground Level.
The Mayor's Health Equity Response Task Force is partnering with Kroger, Gallery Furniture, and the 'Relief Gang' to collect cleaning supplies, personal hygiene items, non-perishable food, bottled water, and pet food or supplies. Kroger has collection boxes at each of its stores. Gallery Furniture at 6006 North Fwy, Houston, TX 77076 is also accepting donations.
The Harris County Sheriff's Office is also collecting donations on Tuesday Sept. 1 and Wednesday, Sept. 2 at five substations across the county. Each substation is open from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Supplies in high demand include:
- COVID-19 supplies: hand sanitizer and face masks
- Roofing supplies: water-resistant, UV resistant roof tarps; lumber; galvanized nails; deck screws; button cap nails
- Electrical supplies: portable generators, empty glass containers, generator oil, outdoor extension cords
- Food: nonperishable items, water or beverages, baby food and formula
- Household supplies: personal hygiene items; diapers and baby wipes; cleaning supplies; heavy-duty contractor bags; duct tape; paper goods; plastic cups and utensils; first-aid kits; antibacterial ointment; bandages and band-aids; mosquito spray; 3 foot x 3 foot cardboard boxes or plastic tubs with lids
The Houston Food Bank said the best way to help is to volunteer or donate money.
They are accepting monetary donations and is asking for volunteers. To donate, text ABC13 to 41444. or through their website at www.houstonfoodbank.org/donatenow. If you'd like to volunteer dial 713-547-8604 or visit the food bank's website.
Extra warehouse space is also available to handle receiving and distribution of donations, according to Houston Food Bank representatives.
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Trucks were loaded and staged for disaster response in multiple high-ground locations.
The supplies included 665 disaster pallets with canned shelf-stable items, 170 pallets of cleaning supplies, and more than 400 pallets of water, according to Houston Food Bank.
Officials say volunteers are needed to help sort and box donations for hurricane victims.
Like the food bank, the Red Cross is also taking monetary donations. Text Laura to 90999 to make a $10 donation.
The Louisiana Red Cross also urged people to give blood donations to help those who were affected.
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Attack Poverty, a local non-profit organization that serves locally, adopting geographical pockets of poverty, is leading efforts to meet the basic needs of individuals in Louisiana in response to Hurricane Laura. They have partnered with local churches to set up distribution centers where Houstonians can drop off a variety critically needed items to help those impacted rebuild their lives.
Drop Off Sites Near Richmond, Rosenberg, and Sugar Land:
Attack Poverty Headquarters
Drop off dates: 8/31-TBD
Drop off times: Mondays-Fridays, 9am-4pm
Contact: Disaster Recovery Team, APDR@attackpoverty.org
Address: 3727 Greenbriar Dr. Ste. 100 Stafford, TX 77477
River Pointe Church | Richmond Campus
Dates: Friday August 28th - Sunday August 30th
Contact: Amber Camacho
Address: 21000 Southwest Freeway Richmond, TX 77469
River Pointe Church | Missouri City Campus
Dates: Friday August 28th - Sunday August 30th
Contact: Amber Camacho
Address: 7057 Knights Ct. Missouri City, TX 77469 The Bridge Church
Dates: 8/30-9/4
Times: Monday-Thursday 9am-4pm & Saturdays 1pm-3pm & Sundays 9am-1pm
Contact: Kurt Lawson
Address: 802 Brooks St. Sugarland, TX 77478 Drop off Sites in Katy
Hope City - Katy Campus Drop off dates: 8/29-8/30 Drop off times:
Saturday & Sunday, 9am-1pm
Contact: Jesse Flores, 713-834-2966
Address: 2700 W. Sam Houston Pkwy N., Houston, TX 77043
Dream Movement Church
Drop off dates: 8/31-9/3
Drop off times: 8:30am-5pm
Contact: Jennifer Hall, 832-987-4447 and email info@dream-movement.org
Address: 1818 Katyland Drive, Katy, TX 77493 (PowerHouse Church)
Drop off Sites in Houston
Cafeza in Partnership with Hope City Church Drop off dates: 8/30 Drop
off times: Sunday, 9am-1pm
Contact: Jesse Flores, 713-834-2966
Address: 1720 Houston Ave, Houston, TX 77007 West End Church
Dates: Saturday & Sunday
Contact: Michaele Leathers, 281-277-6767
Address: 802 Shepherd Drive Houston, TX 77007 First Presbyterian
Church of Houston Drop off times: Monday-Saturday 9am-3pm & Sundays
during Live Worship
Contact: Lea Byrd, LByrd@fpchouston.org
Address: 5300 Main Street Houston, TX 77004. North Side entrance at
the Welcome Center
Harris County Sheriff's Office Announces Hurricane Laura Relief Effort Supporting Louisiana's First Responders.
Aug. 31, 2020 - The Harris County Sheriff's Office today announced the first phase of the agency's Hurricane Laura relief effort, which will focus on getting much needed supplies to Louisiana's first responders and their families.
On Tuesday and Wednesday, all five Sheriff's Office substations will serve as collection sites for those able to donate water, non-perishable food, tarps, electrical generators and other supplies that are in high demand in parts of Louisiana that were devastated by Hurricane Laura last week. The donation sites will be open both days from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., with the goal of making an initial delivery to those in need by the weekend.
"When Hurricane Harvey struck our community three years ago, our Louisiana neighbors rushed to our aid and worked at our side as long as we needed them," said Sheriff Ed Gonzalez. "Now, it's our turn to support our friends. We know that first responders are unable to take time off from work after a disaster to take of their own families, so we're going to step in and give them all the support we can muster during their time of need."
The following supplies are in high demand and will be collected during this initial supply drive:
COVID-19 PROTECTION SUPPLIES
Hand Sanitizer
Facemasks
ROOFING SUPPLIES
Roof Tarps: Water-resistant, reinforced, UV resistant, min. 20'x15'
Lumber: 1x2 or 2x2 - 8' or longer
Galvanized Nails: 2 1/2"
Deck Screws: 2 1/2" star head
Button Cap Nails
ELECTRICAL SUPPLIES
Portable Generators: 3kw to 5kw
Empty Gas Containers: 1 to 5 gallons (must be clean)
Generator Oil: 4-cycle 1-quart containers
Outdoor Extension Cords: - 20' to 50' #10 or #12
FOOD & DRINK
Non-Perishable Foods
Water or Beverages: Must not require refrigeration
Baby Food or Formula
HOUSEHOLD SUPPLIES
Personal Hygiene: Liquid soap, shampoo, toothpaste, toothbrushes, deodorant, combs, brushes, adult diapers
Diapers & Baby Wipes
Household Cleaning Supplies
Trash Bags: Heavy-duty contractor bags 30 to 50 gallon
Duct Tape
Paper Goods: Plates, toilet paper, paper towels
Plastic Cups & Dining Utensils
First Aid Kits
Topical Antibacterial Ointment
Bandages & Band-Aids: Waterproof
Mosquito Spray
3'x3' Cardboard Boxes or Plastic Tubs with Lids
PLEASE DO NOT SEND: Clothing, Perishable Food, or Furniture.
Donation sites include:
Cypresswood Substation
6831 Cypresswood Drive
Spring, Texas 77379
Humble Substation
7900 Will Clayton Parkway
Humble, Texas 77338
Wallisville Substation
14350 Wallisville Road
Houston, Texas 77049
Clay Road Substation
16715 Clay Road
Houston, Texas 77084
Tomball Substation
23828 Tomball Parkway
Tomball, Texas 77375
