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How to volunteer, clean up debris, donate supplies, and donate money to help with the 2025 tornado recovery effort

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Donate Funds

Monetary donations to recognized disaster relief organizations help fund response and recovery efforts, obtain goods and services locally and provide direct financial assistance to disaster survivors to meet their own needs.

Donate Supplies

Donation Dropoff Centers

Power Creative

Power Creative

Donation Dropoff

Phone: (314) 574-0232

Website:
South City Donation Drop Off at Power Creative

Availbility Info:

Fridays: 8am - 5pm

Saturdays: 8am - 2pm

June 6 - June 28

Address: Get directions

3221 Oak Hill Ave., St Louis, MO 63116
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Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis - Headquarters

Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis - Headquarters

Donation Dropoff

Phone: (314) 743-3748

Other Contact Info:

Monetary donations for tornado recovery: https://www.ulstl.com/donatenow.html#/

Website:
Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis

Availbility Info:

9:00 am - 5:00pm daily

Address: Get directions

1408 N. Kingshighway Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63113
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Requested Supplies

List of items being requested for donation

Cleaning Supplies

  • Bleach
  • Disinfectant wipes
  • Disinfectant spray
  • Heavy duty trash bags
  • Paper towels
  • Scrub sponges
  • Vinegar

Food and Water

  • Baby food
  • Bottled water
  • Canned goods with pop tops
  • Distilled water
  • Enfamil (yellow label)
  • Ensure
  • Gatorade/Powerade
  • Non-perishable food
  • Pedialyte

Personal hygiene / First Aid

  • Adult diapers
  • Baby/toddler diapers
  • Body lotion
  • Body wash
  • Body wipes
  • Deodorant
  • Hand sanitizer
  • Menstrual products
  • Toiletries
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrushes
  • Toothpaste
  • First aid kits
  • Gauze
  • Antibiotic ointment

Tools and Building Materials

  • 2" x 4" lumber
  • 4' x 8' sheets of plywood
  • Brooms
  • Caulk
  • Caulk guns
  • Duct tape
  • Hammers
  • Hard hats
  • Ladders
  • Masks
  • Mops
  • Nails
  • OSB sheathing
  • Rakes
  • Rope
  • Safety glasses
  • Shovels
  • Tarps
  • Utility knives
  • Wood screws 
  • Work gloves
  • Zip ties

Other

  • 5 gallon buckets
  • Large plastic storage bins
  • Reusable bags
  • Tents
  • Wheelbarrows

Volunteer

Volunteers should avoid self-deploying during disasters. Trusted organizations operating in the affected areas know where volunteers are needed.

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Volunteer with the United Way of Greater St. Louis

Find volunteer opportunities with the United Way of Greater St. Louis

Register to be notified of volunteer opportunities with the United Way

Volunteer with the American Red Cross

Register to volunteer with the American Red Cross

Volunteer with The People's Response Hub

Register to volunteer with the People's Response Hub 

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Volunteer with The Ville Emergency Hub

Register to volunteer with The Ville Emergency Hub

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Volunteer with Love the Lou

Register to volunteer with Love the Lou

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Volunteer with Mission STL

Register to volunteer with Mission STL

Scheduled Volunteer Events

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More 2025 Tornado Information

Cleanup and Debris
Information on how to clean up, remove, and organize debris regarding the May 16, 2025 tornado response and recovery efforts
Disaster Assistance Center
An event at the Chaifetz Arena for tornado-affected residents to connect with agencies offering guidance, resources, and assistance.
Documents and Flyers
Documents related to the 2025 tornado response and recovery effort in the City of St. Louis
Help for Residents
Shelters, food, language support, counseling, requests, and more resources for individuals and households related to the 2025 tornado recovery effort
Press Conferences for 2025 Tornado Recovery
Press conferences and other video content regarding the tornado response and recovery efforts
Report Tornado-Related Damage or Utility Issues
Ways to report damage to buildings, streets or City trees, and to report issues with utilities
Staying Safe after a Tornado
Tips for safety while cleaning up after a natural disaster.
STL Recovers
Response and recovery resources for the May 2025 City of St. Louis tornado. #stlrecovers

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