Houston Food Bank
The Houston Food Bank is organizing volunteers as well as food and supply drives for those affected by Hurricane Laura. To limit the spread of the coronavirus, the food bank is encouraging those interested in helping to make financial donations or host virtual fundraisers.
713-223-3700
www.houstonfoodbank.org/laura
The American Red Cross of the Gulf Coast Region
The American Red Cross is accepting donations specifically for Hurricane Laura relief. The organization uses funds to run blood drives, run emergency shelters and help with case management for families and individuals affected by disasters. The Red Cross is also accepting applications for various volunteer opportunities related to Hurricane Laura or for future needs.
713-423-0523
www.redcross.org/local/texas/gulf-coast
Tomball Farmers Market
Donations for hurricane victims will be accepted by the Northwest Houston Church at the Tomball Farmers market August 29 from 9 a.m.-noon. Items needed include N95 masks, sunscreen, hand sanitizer, bottled water, 5-gallon buckets, tarps, zip-close bags, new brooms and mops, contractor bags spray bottles, eye protection, and utility knives or razor blades. The drive will also accept cash donations and Home Depot or Lowe's gift cards to be distributed through various disaster relief organizations. Find more information here.
205 W. Main St., Tomball
832-422-5669
www.tomballfarmersmarket.org
Lakewood Church
Lakewood Church is accepting donations of bottled water, baby wipes, formula and diapers daily until 6 p.m. through Aug. 29.
3700 Southwest Freeway, Houston
713-635-4154
www.lakewoodchurch.com
Ecclesia Houston
Supply donations will be accepted at Ecclesia Houston on Aug. 31 from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. and Sept. 5 from 10 a.m.=1 p.m. The church is seeking financial donations as well as generators, tarps, chainsaws, extension cords and masks.
713-622-1846
www.ecclesiahouston.org
The Salvation Army
The Salvation Army is seeking supplies and financial donations for use in post-Hurricane Laura assistance.
800-725-2769
www.salvationarmyusa.org/usn/hurricane-laura
Crowdsource Rescue
Houston-based Crowdsource Rescue activated rescue teams ahead of Hurricane Laura and is accepting donations as well as organizing additional volunteers as needed for debris removal and other post-disaster assistance.
www.crowdsourcerescue.com
Relief Gang
Houston rapper and activist Trae Tha Truth’s organization Relief Gang is coordinating volunteers to help post-disaster assistance. Relief Gang was established after Hurricane Harvey and has assisted in disaster recovery throughout the region since 2017. Interested volunteers are asked to email [email protected] with “street team” in the subject line and to provide their name, phone number and area of town.
346-307-1059.
www.angelbynature.com
Cajun Navy Relief & Rescue
Cajun Navy Relief & Rescue is one of several similarly-named volunteer groups based in Louisiana assisting those in need during and after disasters. Those interested in helping can donate or sign up for volunteer opportunities.
504-517-6289
www.cajunnavyrelief.com
United Cajun Navy
The United Cajun Navy is seeking water, gasoline and generators in response to the aftermath of Hurricane Laura. Those interested in helping can also sign up for volunteer opportunities.
844-482-6289
www.unitedcajunnavy.com
Save the Children
Save the Children, a 100-year old British charitable organization focused on disaster relief, has an emergency response team and staff stationed in Louisiana and Texas. They are taking donations and delivering displaced items to families in need including hygiene kits, diapers, wipes and cribs.
203-221-4000
www.savethechildren.org
