The Salvation Army asks for needed items for Joplin tornado victims on Friday, Saturday

June 22, 2011|edited news release

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- The Salvation Army’s “Doing the Most Good” Donation Drive for Joplin aims to collect urgently needed items for the Joplin community. The donation drive will take place on Friday, June 24, from 2 – 6 p.m. and Saturday, June 25. from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. in the parking lot near Glenstone Avenue at Battlefield Road at Battlefield Mall.

Current requested donations for Joplin include:

Non-perishable food – canned vegetables, fruits and meats
Baby items - diapers, baby wipes, infant formula & jarred baby food
Batteries – all kinds
Sports drinks - Gatorade, Powerade, etc.
First-Aid supplies
Personal care & hygiene items – feminine care products, razors, Q-Tips, etc.
Pet food – both dog & cat
Laundry detergent – small bottles/sizes

For a complete list of currently needed items, visit http://www.usc.salvationarmy.org/springfield-mo. Please note that, although all donations are greatly appreciated, clothing, except for underwear & socks, is not needed at this time.

In addition to Battlefield Mall, other sponsors include Clear Channel Radio, which plans to do multiple live remote broadcasts during the donation drive and O’Reilly Auto Parts, which will generously donate a tractor trailer to store & transport donations.

Volunteers will also be on-site at Battlefield Mall assisting with receiving and sorting donations.

The Salvation Army has been providing hope and help to the Joplin community since the tornado hit on May 22. As of June 11, The Salvation Army has served more than 100,702 total meals, snacks and beverages to those who are in need.

The Salvation Army also continues to provide for the needs of families and individuals through its Emergency Disaster Services “Store” at 402 E. 7th Street in Joplin. The EDS Store allows those in need to “shop” for food, personal care items, clothing, etc. free of charge.

You can provide immediate help to the Joplin community by calling 1-800-SAL-ARMY or visiting www.SalvationArmyUSA.orgto make a secured monetary donation. Checks can be mailed to The Salvation Army, PO Box 9685, Springfield, MO 65801. Please write on your check “Joplin Tornado” to designate your donation for the Joplin relief efforts. Cell phone users can text the word JOPLIN to 80888 to make a $10 donation.

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