ST. LOUIS – Action St. Louis is spearheading tornado relief efforts for the north and west sides of St. Louis, focusing on communities often overlooked during crises.
The relief initiative, which has been ongoing, aims to support thousands of families and businesses that have suffered irreparable damage from recent tornadoes. Volunteers are working tirelessly to provide aid and resources to those in need.
The relief efforts are centered at the O’Fallon Park Rec Complex, located at 4343 W. Florissant Avenue. Volunteers are needed on Monday, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Volunteers are encouraged to bring closed-toe shoes, work gloves, face masks, and water bottles if they are participating in person.
For those unable to volunteer in person, Action St. Louis suggests sharing the volunteer form with friends and networks or collecting and dropping off essential supplies.
The most urgent resource needs include tents, tarps, ponchos, umbrellas, flashlights, paper towels, cleaning products, disinfecting wipes, bleach, first aid kits, hygiene products, protective eyewear, gloves, pet food, reusable shopping bags, and battery-operated fans.
The organization requests that no clothes or perishable items be donated at this time.
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