Tornado relief efforts

Over the last few days we have seen a bunch of local businesses and organizations step up and start collecting relief supplies for the storm victims in Alabama.  We are getting information about supply drives every day, and I'll do my best to keep this page updated with info on where you can donate and what items are being collected.  It probably wouldn't hurt to call ahead before you go to drop off your donations just to make sure they are still accepting supplies and will be open when you plan to drop your donation. 

Butler U-Pull-It

Butler U-Pull-It, Butler Auto Sales and Butler Recycling will be accepting donations of bottled water, baby supplies, non-perishable food items and pet food & supplies.

Pen Air Federal Credit Union

Pen Air will be collecting donations of bottled water, baby wipes and first aid kits at their Gulf Coast branches.  For more information, click on the following link:  http://penairfcu.blogspot.com/2011/04/pen-air-now-tornado-relief-drop-off.html

Pace Area Chamber of Commerce

The Pace Chamber will be collecting:  Bottled water, sports drinks, snacks, power bars, non perishable food items, blankets, coolers, diapers and baby wipes, baby food, formula, personal toiletries (toothpaste, toothbrushes) Ziploc bags, tarps, trash bags, hand sanitizers, work gloves, bug spray, batters and flashlights, pet food, cleaning supplies, clothing, gas cards.
Teddy Bears for the children! They will be accepting donations from 9a-4p Monday - Thursday for as long as supplies are coming in.  For more information, contact Nikki at 994-9633.

My Father's Vineyard

Collecting non-perishable food items, bottled water, diapers, formula and personal hygiene items at 8130 Pensacola Blvd.  They ask that you please call ahead to make someone will be there to accept your donation before you go there.  332-5740

Beulah Freewill Baptist Church

Heard they are accepting donations to take to Tuscaloosa.  Call or stop by the church for more info: 7561 Mobile Hwy.  944-0408

C&C Hauling Company
C & C Hauling Company, 2222 Hwy. 95A North, Cantonment, Fl. (850) 968-1515 will be accepting donations for the Tornado Victims......Diapers (all sizes), wipes, water , gatorade, canned food items, paper towels , toilet paper , plastic eating utensils, laundry detergent , all sizes kids & adults socks and underwear (... must be new in package) , & boxes for collecting personal items. Hours are 8am till 5pm Mon thru Fri. When they get a truck loaded , they will deliver to Alabama.

Arrington's Home Furnishings
Call ahead about what donations are being accepted before you go:  850-939-1876

Papa's Pizza in Foley
Accepting donations of non-perishable food items, baby supplies and water for delivery in two weeks.  321B South McKenzie in Foley

Wolf Bay Lodge
Wolf Bay Lodge will be accepting donations at their locations in Foley - 20801 Miflin Rd and in Orange Beach - 26619 Perdido Beach Blvd from 10a-9p.  They are colleting the same items as listed above, but will not be accepting cash donations.

Frisco City Volunteer Fire Department
They will be loading an 18 wheeler trailer to send to north Alabama for tornado victims.. The trailer will be located at the Frisco City Vol Fire Dept. They'll start loading at 6pm May 2nd, and will be pulling out Friday evening or Sat morning.  

Mobile SPCA
The Mobile SPCA will be making a trip to Tuscaloosa on Thursday, May 5th, and they're looking for the following items:  At the shelter they need 4 sets of lights on stands.  In the field they need wire pop up crates, pet taxis, collars, leashes, and bowls. People still have their pets with them but they have no way to contain them or even put a collar and leash on them.  Cash donations will also be accepted.  For more info call Janine Woods at 251-633-3531.

Another great way to help out is with a cash donation to the American Red Cross, Salvation Army or Alabama Governor's Relief fund:  http://www.severealabama.gov/   I would be very careful with who you give cash to.  Make sure it's a major organization like the ones listed above.  Unfortunately there are people who are out to make a quick buck at the expense of those who really need it. 

Thank you for your help.