Central Alabama: how to find or provide disaster relief | Community Spirit

We've updated our list of resources for tornado victims as well as the volunteer opportunities available for those who want to help out. This is a list of ways you can receive help or provide it in these central Alabama counties: Bibb, Blount, Chilton, Cullman, Jefferson and Shelby. If you have something to add, please leave them in the comments below the story.

General info for all counties:

• FEMA questions: call 1-800-621-FEMA OR 1-800-621-3362
• FEMA hotline for the speech and hearing impaired: call (800) 462-7585
• State Recovery Response Center: call 1-866-465-2241 from 7am to 7pm
• Disaster unemployment assistance: 1-800-234-5382 or www.dir.alabama.gov
• Crop and livestock assistance: Farm Service Agency – www.fsa.usda.gov
• IRS emergency relief: www.irs.gov
• If you see downed power lines: call Alabama Power at 1-800-888-2726
• Missing persons reports: go to Redcross.org and look for "Safe and Well"
• To report price gouging or home repair fraud: call 1-800-392-5658
• Storm recovery jobs: posted at www.joblink.alabama.gov
• Insurance questions? Call the State Department of Insurance at 1-800-433-3966
• Allstate has a toll free line set up to help their customers : 1-800-547-8676
• Alabama Association for American Justice is offering free claim assistance: call (334) 262-4974 weekdays from 8am-5pm
• Free legal services: The Alabama State Bar has activated its free legal assistance Disaster Helpline at 1-800-354-6154.The bar's Young Lawyers Section will answer questions as able and if more extensive assistance is needed, will refer the caller to the Volunteer Lawyers Program.
• Shoe donations/needs: A group called Soles of Hope is collecting shoes and socks for tornado victims. If anyone is in need of shoes or would like to donate, send an email to solesofhope@yahoo.com or like Soles Of Hope on Facebook.
• To volunteer: contact United Way by calling 2-1-1 or email 211volunteer@uwca.org to sign up.
• Free counseling services: UAB Community Clinic is offering free counseling services to any storm victim. Call the clinic at 205-996-2414 to set up an appointment.

More general information about where to donate money to tornado victims, what to do with injured wildlife or lost pets, and how to find original owners of personal documents and photographs found among the debris is available at the end of this list.

Bibb County

Donation drop offs:

• If anyone has items they want to have delivered to Eoline bring them to Ramada and we will get trucks going that way. If you live in Bibb County and work in Tuscaloosa come by the hotel and pick up a load to take with you going home. If you want to call before you come then call 205-759-4431 or email janellcolburn@comcast.net
• Centerville: Bibb Baptist Association on Highway 82 and the Bibb County Chamber of Commerce are collecting  diapers, water and canned food items
• Bibb County Red Cross is only accepting donations of large plastic storage containers with lids at the Bibb County Chamber of Commerce. No other items are being accepted at this time. Contact: Mary Kinard, executive director of Shelby/Bibb Red Cross at (205) 987-2792

Blount County

Salvation Army distribution sites offer limited distribution of clothing, household items, food boxes, cleaning supplies and limited financial assistance. This is the site for Blount County as of May 9:

• Oneonta/Blount County (333 Valley Road – Service Center)

Donation drop offs:

• Blountsville Baptist church is taking donations for storm victims, if you would like to donate water, non-perishable food items, toiletries, or baby items they will except those. If you need any of those items, please come by and pick up a box.
• Oneonta: Golden Living in Oneonta is accepting donations. Call 205-274-2365
• Onenota First Baptist Church will take donations to the front lines for distribution. They are collecting bottled water, sports drinks, snacks, power bars, blankets, Styrofoam coolers, hand sanitizer. Bring donations to 300 3rd Ave East; Oneonta, AL; 35121 (205-353-6425)

Volunteers needed:

• Blountsville United Methodist Church is serving hot meals to those in need. They are in need of volunteers, individuals, civic or church groups to volunteer. Contact either of these church offices to set up a time in come in. Blountsville Baptist Church 205-429-2528 or Blountsville United Methodist Church 205-429-2406.

Clean-up:

• Anyone who wants to volunteer to help clean up in Blountsville can go to the Blountsville Town Hall to sign up through the Fire Department. They have divided the area into four zones and will dispatch people to the areas in need. If you have equipment that can be used in the clean up effort, they ask that you bring it along, but all volunteers are desperately needed.

Cullman County

Check out the most recent update on disaster relief operations and other city information from the city of Cullman here:

Cullman Storm Update-May 5 This story has more information than what is already listed below.

FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers

• Cullman Civic Center at 510 5th Street SW in Cullman. For more information, go to www.disasterassistance.gov.

Salvation Army distribution sites offer limited distribution of clothing, household items, food boxes, cleaning supplies and limited financial assistance. This is the Salvation Army distribution site for Cullman as of May 9:

• Cullman/Cullman County (103 3rd Ave - Thrift Store)

Donations drop-offs:

• Cullman Elks Lodge #1609 is taking donations Wednesday-Saturday from 9am-3pm at 1525 brantley ave in Cullman. No clothing donations, please.
• Cullman: St. Vincent DePaul Society Food Bank (SVDP) at 301 Ave SE is a donation drop-off spot for Sacred Heart Catholic Church.
• Cullman: Greater Vision Church in Cullman is collecting donation of non-perishables, baby items, cleaning supplies and health/beauty items. The church is located on Highway 69 near Highway 157.

Free food, supplies, services

• Anyone needing supplies or wishing to make a donation may contact Sacred Heart Church, located at 112 2nd Ave. SE or call (256) 734-3730 or Cell – (256) 735-6860.
• Good Hope: food and supplies are available at Daystar Church in Good Hope
• Logan: food and supplies are available at Logan Fire and Rescue

Jefferson County

FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers:

• Union Hill Baptist Church in Bessemer
• National Guard Armory in Warrior
• The old Ashley Furniture Store in Fultondale
• Mount Moriah Baptist Church in Pratt City
• Find more information at www.disasterassistance.gov.

Salvation Army feeding locations as of May 10, 2011

• Pratt City – Scott School 1517 Hiberian Court
• Pratt City East – Hwy 78 and Cherry
• 350 Industrial Drive, B’ham
• North Smithfield (4400 Campbell Lane)

Salvation Army distribution sites offer limited distribution of clothing, household items, food boxes, cleaning supplies and limited financial assistance. This is the distribution site for Birmingham as of May 9:

• Birmingham/Jefferson County--350 Industrial Blvd, B’ham, 35211

Disaster relief centers

• Pleasant Grove: Bethel Baptist Church in Pleasant Grove is an official Red Cross relief center, providing food and shelter and accepting donations and volunteers.  Since the phone lines are down in Pleasant Grove, you may contact Sarge Montgomery at 205.451.8057. 
• Pratt City: Mt. Moriah Baptist Church on 316 Avenue U in Pratt City is serving as a relief center for the tornado victims. They have supplies including food, clothing, toiletries, water, phones and internet available to those in need. Donations and supplies can be brought there as well.
• Pratt City: Bethel Missionary Baptist Church in Pratt City set up its command post and relief center at Scott School on Hwy 78. Only accepting water, toiletries and nonperishable items.
• Birmingham: Liberty Worship Center 250035th Ave North Birmingham, AL 35207 is open for storm victims to come by and get assistance with food, water, Clothing, shoes, hygeine and other items. Please Contact D Lawson 20-215-0862
• Bessemer: Tornado relief center set up at Garywood Assembly of God, where people can pick up food and goods by driving by. The church is located at 2730 Allison Bonnett Memorial in Bessemer.

Free food/clothing/supplies/services for those in need

• Bessemer: The Foundry will provide weekday meals Monday through Friday at 12:30 p.m. in its Community Outreach Center located at 608 18th Street. The Foundry will also distribute non-perishable food items to families who can't come to the center. The Foundry is also fulfilling vouchers provided by the Bessemer Red Cross for free clothing.  Those in need can exchange the voucher for shoes, jeans, jackets, work gloves and other items at The Foundry’s SuperThrift Outlet at 727 Ninth Avenue North. 
• Bessemer: Tornado relief center set up at Garywood Assembly of God, where people can pick up food and goods by driving by. The church is located at 2730 Allison Bonnett Memorial in Bessemer.
• Birmingham: The Bread of Life Feeding Center located at 538 7th Street North is providing clothes, groceries, soap, deodorant, toothpaste, Pampers, water and hot meals Monday  thru Friday  12 - 4 p.m (205) 365-1838 or 320-2111 or 365-1800.
• Birmingham: Family Worship Center & Agape Love Center are offering food & emergency items for tornado victims.  8301 8th Ave. S., Birmingham, 35206.  Call 205-617-8141 or 646-469-4921
• Birmingham: Bailey Brothers Music is offering free music therapy sessions for storm victims on Tuesdays at 7pm - no music experience required.
• Birmingham: Faith Chapel Christian Center: pick-up donations from 9am-6pm; no clothes
• Birmingham: First Baptist Church of Acipco, 1629 32nd Ave North is providing hot meals to storm victims from 12:00-2:00 p.m. on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays and on Sunday from 1:30-2:30 p.m.
• Birmingham & Hoover: The Bishop’s Disaster Relief Fund – the Diocese of Birmingham is providing assistance with the disaster, including clothing, water, non perishables food items, hygiene items, tooth brushes, baby food, diapers, tarps, and many other items at the following locations: Catholic Social Services Central Office: 2121 3rd Avenue North; Mailing address: P.O. Box 12047 (zip 35202-2047). Phone 205-838-8316; Hispanic Social Services: 2231 Victory Lane, Suite 900, Hoover; Phone 205-987-4771; Fax 205-987-4772; Catholic Family Services – Birmingham: 1515 12th Avenue; Phone 205-324-6561; Fax 205-323-0475; Catholic Center of Concern – Birmingham: 712 4th Court West, Mailing address: P.O. Box 12701 (zip 35202);
• Phone 205-786-4388; Fax 205-786-6321
• Birmingham: Parker Memorial Baptist Church will have supplies available for storm survivors to pick up on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. The church is located at 1145 44th St. North in Birmingham, AL. Contact: (205) 592-4690
• Concord: Earnest Methodist Church in Concord has supplies, call 260-4400 or 230-1262.
• Concord: Union Hill Baptist Church in Concord has supplies and is offering help. Call 205-491-1103
• Dolomite: St. John's Baptist Church Life Center  in Dolomite is serving hot meals Monday-Friday from 12:30p-1:30p, food and supplies 8a-6p. Located at 1101 Alexander Street.
• Fultondale United Methodist Church is serving hot meals at noon and 6 p.m. The church is located at 1812 Stouts Road.
• Homewood:Our Lady of Sorrows in Homewood is still taking donations throughout the weekend. 10 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. From baby clothes to tarps to hygiene options, anything would be great. No furniture please. Go to the parking deck to drop items off.
• Hueytown Church of God has supplies to give away
• Hueytown: North Highlands Baptist Church, 4851 15th Street Rd, Hueytown, 491-7921, has PLENTY of clothes, shoes, baby items, toys, etc. for all genders and ages. IF YOU NEED ANYTHING AT ALL, PLEASE COME BY! If you can't come by, call Gina & let her know what you need and we can deliver it to people in the Concord/Pleasant Grove area.
• Hueytown: Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church has plenty of supplies for anyone who needs it. They have water, food, clothes, underwear and flashlights.
• Hueytown: First United Methodist Church at 110 Sunset Drive has water, clothing, canned goods, hygiene items, etc. for tornado victims in Hueytown and Pleasant Grove. We are still in need of children's underwear and toothpaste for children under 2 that can be swallowed. Contact: (205) 491-3421
• Mulga: Westmont Baptist church will be serving lunch daily from 11-3 in our gym. Also we will be passing lunches out along with Katherwood Baptist in the area hit at 11:30.  We also have a place where any resident could take a hot shower. The church is located at 2963 Mulga Loop Road.
• Pleasant Grove: Cottage Hill Baptist Church at 1120 Pleasant Grove Road is giving away free clothing to storm victims from 9am-6pm.
• Pratt City: Peace Missionary Baptist Church at 1300 10th Street in Pratt City is a disaster relief center, has supplies and goods. Call 798-2180
• Tarrant: Those misplaced by the storm with proper ID can receive a free meal at Tastee Kitchen at 1324 Pinson Valley Pkwy. Contact Chef EL at 205-841-2223 or 205-370-3434
• Warrior: Rock Creek Church of Christ located in Warrior, AL at Exit 287 off of I65 is providing dinner all week for anyone in need.  We will begin serving around 5:00 p.m. each day.
• First Baptist Church of Acipco, 1629 32nd Ave North is providing hot meals to storm victims from 12:00-2:00 p.m. on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays and on Sunday from 1:30-2:30p.m. Call Sis. Capers at 326-3203 for more information.
• Wylam: First United Missionary Baptist Church of Wylam will accept and distribute donations Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday from 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

Volunteers needed:

• Adamsville: Saint Patrick Catholic Church in Adamsville on Minor Highway needs volunteers to help out in the donation center. Contact Pegi at the church office by calling 798-5326 to volunteer.
• Birmingham: Christian Service Mission HQ at 3600 Third Ave South 35222

Birmingham-area business help: Businesses affected by the tornadoes can contact www.MainStreetBham.org to sign up for one-on-one business counseling and assistance.

Blood drives

• West Oxmoor Donor Center at 396 West Oxmoor Road. Mon. Tue. Thu. 9am-7pm; Wed.9am-5pm; Fri. 7am-4pm; Sat. 8am-3pm; Sun. Noon-6pm
• St. Vincent's East Donor Center at 50 Medical Park East Drive, 3rd Floor Mon. to Fri. 7am-4pm
• Brookwood Medical Donor Center 2010 Brookwood Medical Center Drive Mon. to Fri. 7am-4pm
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Donation drop-off: Bring items to donate to the storm victims to one of these locations in Jefferson County

• Adamsville: Saint Patrick Catholic Church in Adamsville on Minor Hway is collecting food,  all baby items and all types of toiletries until needs are met. We will also begin to collect rebuilding items (i.e., small appliances, utensils, towels, sheets, etc) and storing them for a later distribution. They are looking for places to take donations, so if you know of a town/city that is in need, contact Jana Brasfield (janabrasfield@gmail.com or 205-529-5276) to let her know.
• Bessemer: The Foundry donation sites: Trinity United Methodist Church 1400 Oxmoor Road in Homewood and Hunter Street Baptist Church, 2600 Johns Hawkins Parkway in Hoover. The Foundry is collecting clothing donations as well as non-perishable food items—including bottled water and juices, canned tuna and peanut butter and jelly—to use in the meals being served through the Community Outreach Center and distribution of food boxes. Clothing donations will be accepted beginning at 1 p.m. on Friday, April 29, at trailers located in the parking lots of the churches.
• Bessemer: Canaan Church will take donations to the front lines for distribution. They are collecting bottled water, sports drinks, snacks, power bars, blankets, Styrofoam coolers, hand sanitizer. Bring donations to 2543 Morgan Road; Bessemer, AL; 35022 (205-425-4381 or 205-317-5561 {after noon})
• Bessemer: Old Saint Paul Missionary Baptist Church is accepting donations for the tornado survivors on Tues. & Thurs. from 5pm-7pm. Call 205-919-6686 for more info. The church is located at 3217 Long Avenue D in Bessemer. Please bring water, toiletries, small combs, feminine hygiene products, baby Pampers, adult Depends, underwear, large trash bags, laundry baskets, clothes etc.
• Bessemer: Greater Faith Christian Church located on 5650 Rockdale Road- Bessemer AL. 35022 is accepting donations for storm survivors. Wednesdays and Fridays from 5:00pm-7:00pm.
• Birmingham: The Church at Brook Hills will take donations to the front lines for distribution. They are collecting bottled water, sports drinks, snacks, power bars, blankets, Styrofoam coolers, hand sanitizer. Bring them to the church at 3145 Brook Highland Parkway, Birmingham, AL (205) 313-7777 and see their website www.brookhills.org for info
• Birmingham: First Baptist Church of Zion City at 1104 Gene Reed Road, Birmingham is collecting clothing, food, water, etc May 4-May 6 from 6:30 a.m.-7 p.m.    Contact the office at 836-4665
• Birmingham: Christian Service Mission: asks for toiletries, food, baby food and tarps at 3600 Third Avenue South 35222
• Birmingham: Workplay is accepting donations for the Red Cross from 9am - 5pm weekdays and on show days.
• Birmingham: Faith Chapel Christian Center: drop off and pick-up donations from 9am-6pm, no clothes.
• Birmingham: Jefferson County EMA has single-source donation point: open 8am-6pm daily at 3850 First Avenue South in Birmingham - (205) 238-1247
• Birmingham: The Salvation Army is in need of donations of new underwear. Drop them off at the Salvation Army Warehouse at 350 Industrial Drive.
• Birmingham: Advantage Staffing – 3075 John Hawkins Parkway, Birmingham, Al 35244    Phone 205-444-8733. Drop off times 8 am to 12 noon then again from 1 pm to 5 pm Monday –Friday
• Birmingham: More Than Conquerors Faith Church is accepting personal care and baby items (no clothes) donations at their Bethesda Family Life Center, Mon., Tues., and Thurs. from 9 am- 7 pm. Donated items may include: deodorant, toothpaste, toothbrushes, lotion, soap, baby wipes, bottled water, diapers, underwear, t-shirts, feminine products, flashlights, and batteries. The church is located at 1327 Dennison Avenue Southwest Birmingham, AL 35211-3882. Contact: (205) 322-2644 and www.mtcfc.org
• Birmingham: We are still accepting donations at Liberty Worship Center 2500 35th Ave N Birmingham, AL 35207. Contact D Lawson 205-215-0862. We are in need of baby items, hygiene items, and food Items.
• Birmingham: Community Food Bank of Central Alabama collecting bottled water at 107 Walter Davis Drive.
• Birmingham: the Birmingham City Council is asking people to bring the following items to Boutwell Auditorium: bottled water, diapers, feminine products, Gatorade, prepackaged crackers/chips/snacks. A Red Cross or Council staff member will take the donations at Boutwell so you don't have to get out of your car. The Salvation Army says they are no longer in need of clothing, but
• Birmingham: Miles College is collecting donated clothing and supplies. Contact the student government president Ashley at 205-936-5867.
• Birmingham: Disaster Relief Drop Off Point at the East Birmingham Church of God in Christ. We will be onsite on Saturday 10AM to 5PM and Sunday from 8AM to 3PM to receive items.We will also be operating onsite Monday - Friday 8AM to 6PM going forward. Contact: November Wren @ 205-612-7216 or Rozlan Luck @ 434-548-4919
• Birmingham: South Park Baptist Church in West End. 2341 Pearson Avenue Southwest. 9-5 everyday.
• Birmingham: Home Instead Senior Care in Birmingham is accepting donations specifically for seniors who are victims of the tornado. For more info: http://homeinsteadbirmingham.blogspot.com
• Birmingham: Grace Covenant Worship Center located at 3300 Wilson Road in Birmingham is collecting donations Monday-Saturday from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. They also serve as a distribution center. Contact TaQuisha Winbush at(205-923-3304); the church's website http://www.gcwconline.com/ and email address: stormrelief@gcwconline.com
• Birmingham: Precious Tots Child Development on Hwy 280 is taking donations for the Red Cross. Location: 7057 Meadowlark Drive in Birmingham. Contact: 205-995-7002. No clothing donations, please.
• Concord: Sam's Hot Dog's on the corner of Warrior Rd. and Rock Creek Rd is a drop-off location for donations. They need Gatorade, styrofoam coolers, diapers of all sizes, socks for everyone, men's underwear, women's panties, baby clothes and hygiene items
• East Lake United Methodist Church is collecting donations at East Lake Farmer's Market on Saturdays from 8 a.m. until noon. They are collecting first aid items, baby goods and toiletries. The church is located at 7753 1st Avenue South. Contact: (205) 836-3201
• Ensley: McAlpine Recreation Center is open as a drop-off point for supplies and donations to help storm survivors. The address is 1115 Avenue F in Ensley. This site will be used to replenish Scott School as necessary.
• Fairfield: People Development Center at 6748 Grasselli Road in Fairfied is accepting donations and providing help from 8:30 a.m. - 7 p.m. Call 205-780-5099
• Gardendale: Accepting donations at South Campus Gardendale First Baptist Church at 940 Main Street.
• Hueytown: Taylor Bug's Kids Boutique & Consignment is a drop off location for the Red Cross. Come by to donate water, diapers, formula, wrapped snacks, coffee. Tues-Fri 10-6p, Saturday 10-2p. Call 205-491-2849& deliver them if necessary.
• Hueytown: Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church in Hueytown is collecting food, water and personal hygiene items for the community of Concord.
• Hueytown: First United Methodist Church at 110 Sunset Drive has water, clothing, canned goods, hygiene items, etc. for tornado victims in Hueytown and Pleasant Grove. We are still in need of children's underwear and toothpaste for children under 2 that can be swallowed. Contact: (205) 491-3421
• Kimberly: The city of Kimberly is taking donations. Bring water, non-perishables, diapers, personal care products to Kimberly City Hall between 9am-9pm.
• Leeds: Ashville Road Church of Christ on Highway 411 in Leeds is serving as an American Red Cross tornado relief donation collection site.  Our building is open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on weekdays and from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday through May 21 to accept donations.
• Mount Olive: North Jefferson Association will take donations to the front lines for distribution. They are collecting bottled water, sports drinks, snacks, power bars, blankets, Styrofoam coolers, hand sanitizer. Bring donations to 3396 Mt Olive Road; Mt Olive, AL; 35117. Contact: (205-631-4126)
• Mount Olive: First Baptist Church Mount Olive at 3200 Mt. Olive Road will accept and distribute supplies to affected communities. Contact: Norma at 205-410-6408
• Mulga area: Westmont Baptist church is taking donations to the residents affected by the storm, especially those in McDonalds Chapel. Bring them to the church at 2963 Mulga Loop Road.
• Pinson: Pinson Valley Youth Association is collecting donations. Take them to the ballpark on Faucett Cut Off in Pinson.
• Pleasant Grove: Pleasant Grove Elementary PTA is accepting school supplies and monetary donations  for students affected by the storm.  To make donation please contact Jamie Bunn (PTA President). anabunn@charter.net or 205-706-2963.
• Pratt City: Bring donated garbage bags to  Scott School on Cherry Avenue near Highway 78.  The Birmingham Mayor's office  is collecting items for Pratt City at Boutwell Auditorium or Scott School. They need trash bags, laundry baskets, soap and other personal hygiene items.
• Remlap: Pleasant Mount Church will take donations to the front lines for distribution. They are collecting bottled water, sports drinks, snacks, power bars, blankets, Styrofoam coolers, hand sanitizer. Bring donations to 250 Pine Mtn Circle; Remlap, AL; 35133 (205-527-1186)
• Riverchase: Students at Riverchase Middle School will collect baby items for tornado survivors, including diapers, formula and bottles at their school over the next two weeks. The Salvation Army will be picking them up periodically. The school is located at 853 Willow Oak Driver in Birmingham.
• Roebuck: 524 Red Lane Rd, Suite B is a donation drop-off spot for Coosa Pines Federal Credit Union. They are asking for donations of blankets, laundry supplies, toiletries, feminine products, diapers and wipes, baby food, bandages, first-aid items, socks, bottled water, nonperishable food, juice boxes, paper towels, tissues, toilet paper.
• Sumiton: Bevill State Community College is accepting donations in white drop-off bins in buildings 1200, 1400 and 1500. If you have questions, stop by the Student Services offices in building 1200.
• Trussville: Serra Mazda collecting Bottled water, toiletry items, clothing, etc.
• Trussville: Northpark Baptist; 5700 Deerfoot Parkway; Trussville, AL 35173 (205-908-7985) will take donations to the front lines for distribution. They are collecting bottled water, sports drinks, snacks, power bars, blankets, Styrofoam coolers, hand sanitizer
• Wylam: First United Missionary Baptist Church of Wylam will accept and distribute donations Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday from 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

Sign the Debris Removal Release Form:

• Pleasant Grove: Bethel Baptist Church; 635 9th Way. Mon-Sat 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
• Wylam: Faith Chapel C Center; 100 Lexington St. 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
• Pratt City: Old Scott's School

Shelby County

Donation drop offs:

• Chelsea: the Winn Dixie Shopping Center is a donation drop-off spot for Coosa Pines Federal Credit Union. They are asking for donations of blankets, laundry supplies, toiletries, feminine products, diapers and wipes, baby food, bandages, first-aid items, socks, bottled water, nonperishable food, juice boxes, paper towels, tissues, toilet paper. Located at Ste 190 Chealsea Cnrs.
• Helena: the Helena Cumberland Presbyterian Church on Hwy 261 will take donations Sunday, June 5 from 11 a.m.-7 p.m. They are requesting hygiene products, baby items and cleaning supplies for tornado victims.
• Pelham City Hall--3162 Pelham Parkway,
• Pelham Police Department-32 Philip Davis Street
• Pelham Fire Station 1-Located behind City Hall
• Pelham Civic Complex--500 Amphitheater Road
• Pelham Racquet Club--100 Racquet Club Parkway
• Ballantrae Golf Club--1300 Ballantrae Club Drive
• See a list of requested items to donate here.
• Pelham First Baptist Church will take donations to the front lines for distribution. They are collecting bottled water, sports drinks, snacks, power bars, blankets, Styrofoam coolers, hand sanitizer. Bring donations to 2867 Pelham Parkway; Pelham, AL; 35124 (205-664-0237).
• Pelham: Big Lots on 31 will collect donations Saturday, May 7 from 9-5 in front of the store
• Riverchase: Students at Riverchase Middle School will collect baby items for tornado survivors, including diapers, formula and bottles at their school over the next two weeks. The Salvation Army will be picking them up periodically. The school is located at 853 Willow Oak Driver in Birmingham.

Send Money To

• The Red Cross. Visit www.redcross.org or call 1-800-RED-CROSS. Contributions may also be sent to local American Red Cross chapters or to the American Red Cross, P.O. Box 37243, Washington, DC 20013.
• Birmingham Salvation Army: To Donate: www.birminghamsalvation.org, 1-800-SAL-ARMY, Text "GIVE" to 80888, or drop a check in the mail to: P.O. Box 11005, Birmingham, AL 35202—please be sure to designate the check to “Alabama Tornado Victims”
• Volunteers of America Southeast is accepting monetary donations to aid victims of the tornadoes. Text VOA to 27722 from your mobile phone or visit www.voase.org to donate online or to send a check. One hundred percent of all monies received by Volunteers of America Southeast will be used by VOA provide food, water, medical, and other humanitarian aid to the people directly affected by this disaster. All funds will be used directly for relief efforts. Volunteers are also needed. For more info or to volunteer to help, call Paul McLendon at 251-422-7729
• Any Regions Bank: donations for the American Red Cross’ Tornado Disaster Relief Fund will be accepted from the general public at all Regions Bank branches in the 16 states the company serves.
• First Priority is engaging with local churches and other ministries to provide services and supplies to children and youth groups in the areas affected by the tornados. We are accepting monetary donations that will be used 100 percent to provide supplies and services to those affected by the disaster. To donate online, please visit www.gofirstpriority.com and click on "First Priority Tornado Relief Efforts" or call 205.871.8886. For those 16 years of age or older who would like to help with clean-up efforts (manual labor) in areas affected by the storms, please e-mail: matt@gofirstpriority.com. For up-to-date, specific information and volunteer opportunities, visit our blog at http://blog.gofirstpriority.com/.
• April's Fury Relief Fund at www.MyFoxAl.com

Pets

• Greater Birmingham Humane Society: If you staying in a Red Cross shelter, they will contact GBHS to coordinate temporary boarding of your pet. If you would like to stay with your pet, visit www.petswelcome.com for a list of pet friendly hotels in the area. 
• If you are missing your pet or have found one, use the lost and found tool on the GBHS website, visit: http://www.gbhs.org/site/PageServer?pagename=LF_Lost_Dogs
• Facebook page for lost and found animals from the Alabama tornadoes: "Animals Lost & Found from the Tornadoes in Alabama on 4/27/11"

What to do with injured wildlife:

• If you find an injured bird in your yard among the storm debris, call the Alabama Wildlife Center’s Wildlife Help Line at (205) 663-7930, extension 2 and leave a brief message that includes name and telephone number with area code. A trained specialist monitors the line from 8:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. every day, and returns calls within the hour to give advice on what to do next.
• If injured or orphaned mammals (squirrels, deer, raccoons, etc.) or reptiles and amphibians (snakes, lizards, frogs, etc.) are found, contact the Wild Mammal Care of Alabama at (205) 871-7803 or  Alabama Reptile Rescue Sanctuary at (205) 253-1283.

 Returning personal documents/photographs found in debris

• There's a Facebook page now dedicated to the recovery of documents, photos and other debris that people are finding in their yards back to their original owners. Search for "Pictures and Documents found after the April 27, 2011 Tornadoes" in Facebook or click that link.