The Birmingham News/Carol Robinson
Yesterday morning my town was hit by a tornado. We suffered loss of homes, businesses, vehicles, etc. Praise the Lord we did not suffer many losses of life. Unfortunately, it wasn’t over. Later in the day, more tornadoes touched the ground in Alabama killing at least 194 people. This line of storms spanning 7 states took a total of 298 lives and more than 163 tornadoes reportedly ransacked the south.
Southerners are in dire need of some of the most basic necessities and I am working with my local church to start an online donation drive to help the victims of these storms. If you have any items that you would love to mail to us, we will gladly take them. Here are a few things that we are in need of:
toothpaste
toothbrushes
shampoo
conditioner
soap
deodorant
dishwashing soap
laundry detergent
hand sanitizer
clothing in all sizes
shoes in all sizes
blankets
small toys for displaced children
ziploc bags
bandaids and other first aid products
femine products
baby formula
diapers
baby food
toilet paper
Kleenex
food
individual juices
pet food and treats
etc
We will gladly take anything that you are willing to send.
You can mail your donations to my church. We will ensure they get into the right hands. You have my personal guarantee that all donations will be distributed:
Disaster Relief
c/o First Baptist Church of Moody
902 Church Street
Moody, AL 35004
If you would like to send a monetary donation, please memo your check as Disaster Relief.
Other places to donate:
You can send a monetary donation to:
Salvation Army Disaster Relief
PO Box 100339
Atlanta, GA 30384-0339
Red Cross is taking text donations. Just text text “REDCROSS” to 90999 to donate $10.
My friend Christie who works with the Birmingham News is maintaining a master list of all organizations here.
And above all, we request your prayers. God bless!
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I will be putting together a package tonight. I have been watching the news all day and it breaks my heart. I was just talking about all the travel sized stuff I have that is just taking up space. I am glad to know it will be going to a good cause and getting used. Thank you for doing this.
Thank you for getting us this info!! It will be good to send it to a local place that can distribute it to who needs it most.
Thank you for the information ~ I will also be putting a package together ASAP! Continuing the prayers as well ~ God Bless!
Can I order items from Amazon.com (such as diapers) and just have them shipped directly to your church? I get free two-day-shipping with Amazon Mom so it would be there in just a few days.
Just asked the same thing on Facebook.. I think Amazon would be the best way to go..Diapers, cereal, granola bars etc..
I just placed an order on Amazon for a box of Pampers (there is a $3 coupon) and they will arrive at your church on Monday. Praying for everyone! <3
I will get a package ready tonight. Thanks for this info.
We have been going through some items for a yard sale – we can definitely meet some of the needs on the list. We will get it together and send it ASAP.
Thank you Kristin for putting this together! I’ve been going through stuff all day, getting it ready to send. I will be mailing it out tomorrow! I will be passing on the addy to my hubby’s squadron so hopefully we can get more stuff together!
Sending 20 cans of formula your way tomorrow..If we can do Amazon I will send something else as well.
Praying for everyone affected by these tornadoes!I will be mailing out my donations in the morning!God Bless
Can I send open boxes of feminine products? I don’t need them anymore, but hate to throw them away.
Sure!
Thanks for the info. I’m putting together a package. Please know that we are praying for you guys! God bless you.
Thank you for posting this. We live all the way over in Los Angeles but my husband and both of his parents graduated from the University of Alabama. We were looking for ways to help, so thanks for pointing us in the right direction.
It was so scary watching that tornado go through Tuscaloosa.
Just got together a big box of womens & kids clothes plus some small toys from gift stash, to send down. Thank you for organizing, and thoughts and prayers for everyone affected.
Here are some amazon deals if anyone is interested in sending:
Austin Animal Crackers on Sale for $6.10 for a 36 ct. package with Subscribe and save This ends up costing just $.17 per snack http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002F4XTAC/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=cetosafomo-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B002F4XTAC
Capri Sun Strawberry Kiwi (4 Boxes): $7.02 Shipped with subscribe and save(Just $1.75 per box!) Capri Sun Tropical Punch (4 Boxes):$7.03 (Just $1.75 per box!) http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002VC23F0/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=cetosafomo-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B002VC23F0
Dinty Moore Beef Stew, 7.5-Ounce Microwavable Bowls (Pack of 12) Subscribe & Save: $13.01 Little over $1 per bowl http://www.amazon.com/Dinty-Moore-7-5-Ounce-Microwavable-Bowls/dp/B000FIXYB4/ref=sr_1_17?s=grocery&ie=UTF8&qid=1304034482&sr=1-17
Chef Boyardee Beef Ravioli, 7.5-Ounce Microwavable Bowls (Pack of 12) Subscribe & Save: $10.62 Less than $1 a piece http://www.amazon.com/Chef-Boyardee-Ravioli-7-5-Ounce-Microwavable/dp/B000MICPSA/ref=sr_1_37?s=grocery&ie=UTF8&qid=1288975111&sr=1-37
Campbells Chunky Soup, Classic Chicken Noodle, 10.75-Ounce Cans (Pack of 12) Subscribe & Save: $11.13 Less than $1 a piece http://www.amazon.com/Campbells-Chunky-Classic-Chicken-10-75-Ounce/dp/B000V6FTZO/ref=sr_1_40?s=grocery&ie=UTF8&qid=1288975111&sr=1-40
Can I recopy and paste this post onto my blogsite? and onto the community blogsite I belong to?
Absolutely!!!!!
May I repost on my blog as well?
Sure! The more the merrier!
Gosh Kristin…I have been so burdened today over the devastation in your neck of the woods and our family prayed for yours! I kept singing all night lastnight and all day today, “He’s got the whole world, in His hands!” I know it’s a kids’ song but HEY!!! He DOES!!
I will be putting together a post about this and linking to your posting here. The good thing about us “stockpilers” is that we always have PLENTY on hand and God has given the majority of us a giving heart and spirit.
I will be sending anything that I can to help. It would be super duper nice if the post offices would DISCOUNT shipping huh??? haha!
May God Bless you and yours :)
My husband is all too happy to clean out my linen closet stockpile- a box will be on your way by Saturday morning. We are praying for all of you and will add you to our church’s prayer list.
I’m sending some boxes to your church from amazon.com. I don’t usually keep a stockpile – I give 90% of my stuff to charity – so this is the best way for me to help. Best wishes.
I have a bag of free (or nearly free items) that I have been saving, but I will send them your way!
thanks for giving out an address where we can actually send items instead of wiring money. glad you and your family are ok
I was planning on organizing my small stockpile down the road. It just got bumped to the top of the “to do” list! My box will go out soon!
I just put together a box….I’ll have it in the mail in the morning!
Thank you all so very, very much!!
Thanks for letting us know how to help. I’ve posted this link on my FB account and sent it to the Klove radio station I listen to since they were asking people to send ways to help out! I will be getting a box together and it will go out on Monday. We are definitely praying for you!
I just looked at how many followers you have on facebook,almost 30,000. Just think if everyone helped. Lets try to get 30,000 boxes to that church!! If you cant afford a box send and envelope with a few dollars. We could all skip that trip to the drive thru and help someone in need.
great suggestion!
Great idea Lori! My box is going out Monday!
Popped on and saw you over at Swaggrabber, I have you and her bookmarked :) I will be glad to help and send on over all the extras. It will benefit my garage as well. If you don’t mind I will link to you from my blog also.
Good luck and God bless.
Sending some items your way tomorrow! Thanks for sharing what is needed so we know what to send.
Definitely going to be sending! I’ll see if I can get some people from my school to contribute!
We are putting together a package right away and sending it out. We will be praying for you all.
We will be sending formula and hopefully diapers and other things. We have been praying for your family as well as all the other people who are suffering right now. It is hard to fathom the damage. Thank you for letting us all know how to give. It is hard for me to give to random charities where I have no connection, but you make it so easy when we know that real people will be on the receiving end. Again, our prayers are with you all.
Just ordered a 24 pack of wet cat food from Amazon, to be sent directly to your church. (Can’t forget about our furry friends!) We will also be sending a care package from our stockpile. We will be keeping everyone in our thoughts and prayers.
Thank you for posting this. I have shared the info on my blog also ( http://christiejarvis.com/blog/2011/04/stockpile-sharing/ ) and will be sending some items Monday. God bless you!
I’m relieved that you are ok. I will round up some stuff around the house and see what I can come up with to send to your church.
Also, this would be a good time to use some of the flat rate boxes from the USPS especially since things like canned goods and shampoo can be quite heavy. :)
We will be getting a package together over the next few days. Our thoughts and prayers are with everyone. God Bless and Take Care.
We are putting together a box as well….just a quick question. We were going to donate some toys we got today (Iron Man 2) to a local toys for tots charity, but would it be wrong to send toys? They’re all pretty much the same, but I can imagine these poor kiddos are suffering as well and may bring a smile to their faces?
Absolutely! I think that is a wonderful idea.
I am in a bit of a dilemma, I have several items I would love to get to the people who need it but I can’t afford the shipping costs. Any ideas? You think the Red Cross would help with shipping? Please send me some ideas because I have lots of access to coupons and LOTS of stuff to share!!!
It can’t hurt to ask the Red Cross! You could also see if any of your local churches or groups are planning to send donations and go along with them…
Just loaded up 3 large flat rate boxes, and they will be on their way tomorrow. Two with little kids clothes (just cleaned out the kids’ closets of everything they had outgrown a few days ago), and one with misc. toiletries, food, dog food, etc. Hope this all helps, and you all are in our prayers! Also so happy to see so many people helping out.
Great idea with the kids clothes Brandi! We are having a garage sale tomorrow and I was planning on selling by kid’s clothes – I will definitely be packing what I can up and sending it off!
Kristen,
I have been trying to figure out if there is any organization, church, or community that I could join with this weekend to help. I want to drive from Nashville (4 hours) and help anyone clean up. Do you have any contacts that are organizing relief? Thanks.
I know my church is organizing clean up today. Let me check with them later today and see. I’ll get back to you. :)
I just spoke with my pastor. They are mobilizing volunteers at the church starting at 8 am tomorrow if you want to come down. They will have you fill out the necessary paperwork and send you out in the community to where you are most needed.
Here’s my church’s address:
First Baptist Church of MoodyFirst Baptist Church of Moody
902 Church Street
Moody, AL 35004-2639
Here’s where you can get directions:
http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=&rlz=1B3MOZA_enUS425US425&um=1&ie=UTF-8&cid=0,0,9912322786979209195&fb=1&hq=first+baptist+church+moody&hnear=Moody,+AL&gl=us&daddr=902+Church+Street,+Moody,+AL+35004-2639&geocode=4517455822270981736,33.593591,-86.496001&ei=DCK7TeepJ4-5tgeSn4XLBQ&sa=X&oi=local_result&ct=directions-to&resnum=2&ved=0CCIQngIwAQ
Now I’m really thankful for all those shampoos and soaps I have saved from hotels and the fact that our kids’ dentist gives us new toothbrushes and travel sized kids toothpaste at every checkup. :) I have some small flat rate boxes saved, so I’m sending a few your way. I’m also sending some extra favors that I had stashed for my daughter’s birthday since I’m sure there are some kids in need of cheer. Praying for all affected by the storms!
We will be gathering up items to send to you as well and I have announced it on Crazy Coupon Critter to help you out as well. God Bless and our prayers are with you.
Hi Kristin! We’re in Huntsville and have no power (possibly for several days!) so it’s been hard to find where to give here locally. Thanks so much for this list, I just sent readers your way. So glad you’re safe :)
Kristin:
Thanks so much for organizing this. My mom lives in Moody, Alabama and they were hit pretty hard. I am in Atlanta and will be driving all these items needed over to Moody this weekend, or at least by next weekend. I am challenging all of my fellow couponers to dig into their stash and give, give, give.
Kristin,
I am sending out a box this morning. I also copied and posted on my website, I hope thats ok.
I’m going to get a box together today of formula, diapers, and some other items I have sitting around I don’t need that they can use- so glad I can help!!
Kristin I just sent you an email about how I would like to help. Please let me know if this works for you. I am so glad your family is all fine.
Kristen,
I work for a pet food manufacturer. I will be placing a few cases of dog and cat treats in the mail today! I am leaving town today but will return on Sunday. I will personally get a box together of misc. items like toothpaste, deodorant and such to send on Monday. Can you tell me if they can accept UPS packages also? I would prefer to UPS so I know it gets there!
This is an amazing thing you are doing here. I am sure there are a ton of people, like myself that has been watching what is going on and wanting to help, but just do not know what to do.
I will be reposting this to my blog also!
I’m taking a load of things to a church in Pensacola, FL tomorrow and they are bringing the donations up there, this weekend!
Thanks for passing this along Kristen! I am sending a box with some toiletries and maternity clothes and kids clothes. I am so blessed and am praying for those in your area!
Sent 2 boxes today. They are not huge boxes but hopefully if everyone sends a little it will go a long way! God Bless
I will put together 4 small boxes and I’m going to ship them through a “mystery shop” program at the USPS. You can register as a mystery shopper at Bare International (http://bareinternational.com/en, click in upper right corner). They will reimburse you for the shipping cost, up to a certain dollar amount, and pay you a fee of $10 or more to enter the simple shop on their website. You can use the fee to offset any extra cost of shipping a heavier package than the reimbursement allows. I found 4 post offices in my area of rural IL, so there should be locations nationwide that need to be “shopped” next week to help us all send more packages at little to no cost to us.
My husband is now taking a box to the post office. I just about cleared my “couponing” shelf of medical and beauty supplies. What a wonderful feeling to pay this forward. We have been able to donate about 80% of what we get by couponing and it is times like this that really makes the extra effort we put into couponing pay off. Thank you for ALL that you do and for posting this information. Please continue to keep us all updated on what is going on there. We are praying for you and the many many who are affected by this disaster. What you are doing makes a BIG difference for all of us! Thank you!!!!!!!
I just just sent 32 pairs of flip flops from Kohl’s. Little girls flip flops are 2 for $4.00. I used coupon code SPRING15 to save 15% and SHIP4FREE for free shipping. That makes each pair only $1.70! Thanks for organizing this!
we live in dekalb county right outside of rainsville….its a horrible mess…please keep us all in your prayers….thank you kristin
Am sending a box this weekend and will also share this site
Our family is so excited to be able to help. We wouldn’t have been able to if we hadn’t learned how to coupon 6 months ago. I’m so ecstatic I can afford to donate now!
We will be mailing a package to your church of deodorant, toothpaste, baby formula, maxi pads, and other hygiene items. Can you accept over-the-counter medicines that are still sealed and in their original boxes?
You and your neighbors are in our prayers.
Absolutely Amy! I think OTC meds is a great idea!
Hi! I found your site on Living on Love and cents and am currently working on a Unviersity of Alabama Tutu Dress and will be donating 100% of the profits. I am so glad you posted this because I wanted to send it to a church for distribution. I hope you don’t mind if I link your site to my family blog. I’m praying for ya’ll!
Thank you for this post. I have been searching where to send clothing and household items. I will be preparing a package and sending it your way. Praying for everyone in your area.
Thank you to all my couponing friends and sites on FB. I am learnin’ so much about stacking, etc. Today I used my Target and Manufacturer’s coupons and am puttin’ together a care package that I am gonna send to B’ham. Got granola bars, hand sanitizer, single servings of oatmeal, bottled water, travel sized toothpaste, baby wipes and more. Cost me about $1.50! :) Thank you for helping ME help others!
Hi, I am so glad to find out that you are doing this. I am a youth Pastor at a church in Jacksonville, FL and we have family that lives in AL. We are putting together a Relief Drive at our church to get all of our families involved in helping those that are in need from this. How long will the donations be received? I want to make sure that we get all the supplies gathered, in on time. We will be gathering things for the next couple of weeks. If you can think of anything else that is not mentioned above that is needed, please let me know.
Thank you again so much! We are looking forward to blessing those that are in need.
Stephanie
We have been watching and praying for strength for all of you! I am posting this on my site and hope we can help you through this time. Meantime, anything else you need, please let us know and we’ll help in any way we can! God Bless!
We will be sending out a box tomorrow. You can get a flat rate box from the Post Office and make the cost of shipping more affordable. I’ve also posted this on my site today! Hope it helps!
I will be sending many boxes! We are working on a Relief Drive at my school.
You will be receiving 6 boxes via UPS of personal care items from myself and my dear friend Kim.
It is a blessing to be able to share out stockpiles with those devastated by the tornado’s.
With love from Missouri,
Tommie & Kim
I am sending a huge box of clothes, diapers, medicine, frist aid, bottles, feminie products and much much more. i hope this find some people who need it. GOD BLESS!
I would like to organize a donation drive at my church and send things down. I would also like to possibly bring a group to help with clean. Who do I contact at your church to coordinate this?
I live in Alabama about 5 miles north of one of the hardest hit areas in Harvest.My church is collecting items and passing them out daily.I also know 6 families personally that have lost everything.Please contact me if you would like to help.Brandi Hailey 256-420-5418 valentinebaby99@aol.com
I have a bunch of baby boy clothes my little guy has grown out of, I’m guessing used clothes will be accepted? Most are like-new, since we all know babies grow fast! Let me know for sure if this is ok. I will be praying for sure!! God bless :)
They are acceptin all clothes used and new only socks and underware have to be new
You are all in my thoughts and prayers! I have began a box of supplies to be shipped. I am including pet food as well. I haven’t heard much about the animals needs but there must be plenty. I will pass it on at work for more donations to come your way. GOD BLESS!!
Is there a place to donate pet supplies too as well? I have a stash that I would like to send as well as food, clothing and toiletries. Please let me know.
GOD BLESS! YOU ARE IN MY PRAYERS!
My husband works for animal control in the hardest hit county.They are accepting the pet supply donations
I got a box together, I will be sending it out tommorrow. Bless you guys~
I just put together a large flat-rate box full of toiletries and laundry detergent from my stockpile. My thoughts and prayers are with the families affected by this disaster. Thanks to you and your church for all the effort you’re putting into getting these folks help!
This is only my third week couponing, so I don’t have much of a stockpile yet, or much money to donate. But I am going to try and get all the free or cheap needed items I can! I will be sending a big box and some prayers your way! I’m also going to tell everyone on my Facebook about this post!
Thanks for letting us know about your donation drive! We’ve put together a package and will be sending it soon!!
~a fellow couponer ~
Can I send Similac coupons?
I sent a box out today that should be there Wednesday. It is coming by UPS. I enclosed dish soap, body wash, toothpaste, toothbrushes, deodorants and lots of samples or travel size items. I also put a baby teething toy and some washclothes that we got from our baby shower. They have never been used but the packages would not fit in the box so I put them in a ziploc bag. Hope these Items help. Thanks for the notice about donations needed.
Thank you! That was so nice! :)
My daughter lives in Birmingham to go to college, and she told me that several of her softball teammates have lost pretty much everything. She is moving back here next week and has donated all of her extra stuff to her friends. She’ll be living at home for a while, so she gave them all her kitchen items, towels, etc.
Are you still taking items for donation? What is needed most?
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