ATLANTA — Channel 2 Action News has received a lot of requests on how people can help those affected by Wednesday's storms. Here are a couple of resources we have found.
American Red Cross
The American Red Cross is seeking donations. You can make a donation online by clicking here.
You can call the Red Cross at 404-876-3706 between 8:15 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. weekdays, or leave a message after hours. Your call will be returned the following business day.
You can also text REDCROSS to 90999 to make a $10 donation.
If you want to make a donation by mail you can send a check or money order payable to the American Red Cross, Metro Atlanta Chapter and mail to:
American Red Cross P.O. Box 101508 Atlanta, GA 30392-1508
NOTE:
Georgians impacted by the tornadoes may call the Red Cross - Georgia Tornado Call Center Starting Monday, May 2nd Call 404-870-4440 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Salvation Army
The Salvation Army is also assisting with damage. There are several ways you can donate.
By phone: Call 1-800-SAL-ARMY and designate "April 2011 Tornado Outbreak."
By text: Text "GIVE" to 80888.
By check: The Salvation Army Disaster Relief P.O. Box 100339, Atlanta, GA 30384-0339. Please designate "April 2011 Tornado Outbreak."
Online: Click here to donate through the Salvation Army's website.
Pickens County Sheriff's Office
The Pickens County Sheriff's Office is collecting items for those affected by the storms.
They are looking for the following:
• Bottled Water
• Non-Perishable Food Items
• Toiletries
• Clothing of all types
• Bedding
• Tarps
These can be dropped off at the Sheriff's Office at 2985 Camp Road in Jasper. The phone number there is (706)-253-8900.
However, they are only asking for people who live in the area to bring donations. The sheriff's office said there are many emergency workers in the area and the traffic is making things very difficult.
They are asking if anyone wants to make a financial donation to please do so through the Red Cross.
Atlanta-area AAA Offices
Five Atlanta-area AAA Offices will be collecting donations for tornado victims starting Monday, May 2 - Thursday, May 5 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
AAA secured a truck from local partner, Penske, to pick up the donated items on Friday, May 6, and deliver them to tornado victims in Catoosa, Rabun, and Dade counties.
They are looking for the following: • Canned/boxed food items • Bottled water • Baby supplies • Gloves
No clothing donations will be accepted at this point.
The 5 locations are as follows:
AAA Sandy Springs 4540B Roswell Rd. Atlanta, GA 30342
AAA East Cobb 4101 Roswell Rd. NE Marietta, GA 30062
AAA Tucker 2200 Northlake Parkway Tucker, GA 30084
AAA Norcross 5450 Peachtree Pkwy. Norcross, GA 30092
AAA Morrow 1500 Mt. Zion Rd. Morrow, GA 30260
Hosea Feed the Hungry
Hosea Feed the Hungry is asking the Atlanta community to help provide critically-needed supplies that will be loaded into trucks and sent to the hardest hit areas.
Items needed include:
• Water and non-perishable food items
• Blankets
• Financial contributions, which can be easily made at www.hoseafeedthehungry.com
• Diapers
• Toiletry items
• Flash Light
• Cleaning Supplies (especially antibacterial items)
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