[updated May 1, 2014]
Our hearts are with our friends in Louisville, Tupelo, Columbus and throughout our great State and the South as storms have created widespread devastation. The Starkville business community quickly stepped up to collect items in need and have been delivering them to Louisville daily. Below is a collection of information about volunteer opportunities, items in need, and donation drop-off locations. Please contact individual businesses about specific collection hours. This list may not be exclusive, and we will continue to add other locations as we become aware of them. Thank you to our wonderful businesses and the Starkville community for assisting in this time of great need. Our thoughts and prayers continue to be with the residents of our neighboring communities.
Our hearts are with our friends in Louisville, Tupelo, Columbus and throughout our great State and the South as storms have created widespread devastation. The Starkville business community quickly stepped up to collect items in need and have been delivering them to Louisville daily. Below is a collection of information about volunteer opportunities, items in need, and donation drop-off locations. Please contact individual businesses about specific collection hours. This list may not be exclusive, and we will continue to add other locations as we become aware of them. Thank you to our wonderful businesses and the Starkville community for assisting in this time of great need. Our thoughts and prayers continue to be with the residents of our neighboring communities.
VOLUNTEER UPDATE
If you or a group are interested in volunteering to help in any of the affected areas, please contact the local National Guard Armory FIRST. Below are known volunteer needs in Louisville, MS:
First Baptist Church Louisville
205 South Church Avenue
Louisville, MS 39339(662) 773-6246
205 South Church Avenue
Louisville, MS 39339(662) 773-6246
First Methodist Church Louisville
300 West Main Street
Louisville, MS 39339
(662) 285-3799
Volunteers are needed to sort and distribute donated relief items at each of these locations.
RELIEF ITEM UPDATE
According to the local shelters in Louisville, MS, there are critical needs for the following items:
Under Garments
Socks
Baby Formula
Diapers
Baby Bottles
Baby Wipes
Sippy Cups
Juice
Toddler Snacks
Baby Food
Plastic Spoons
Sheets
Pillows
Blankets
Towels
Wash Cloths
Paper Towels
Toilet Paper
DROP-OFF LOCATIONS
Highway 12 Area
Wal-Mart Parking Lot (Southwire 18 Wheeler)
Strange Brew
Juva Juice
Harvey's
USave
Starkville Computers
Army/Navy Store
Salvation Army
Veranda
Buffalo Wild Wings (Wednesday & Thursday ONLY)
Downtown
LA Green
Thyme
Veranda
929 Coffee Bar
Midtown Pilates
Sprout
Restaurant Tyler
Bin 612
Local Culture
The Biscuit Shop
Fleurdelis
Fleurdelis
Mississippi State University
Barnes & Noble
Kappa Delta Sorority House (Wednesday Only)
OTHER RELIEF EFFORTS
Deep South Pout -- Social Shop customers can comment "Help" on DSP social media accounts to donate a case of water and will be charged $5. Deep South Pout will match each donation.
Buffalo Wild Wings -- 10% of all proceeds on Friday, May 2 go to relief efforts.
Starkville High School and Armstrong Middle School Bands --
The SHS and AMS Bands are collecting baby items for the relief effort in Louisville: diapers of all sizes; powdered formula; baby wipes; bottles and other baby related items. Items may be dropped off at the SHS and AMS band halls through noon on Tuesday, May 6. The SHS band hall will also be open on Saturday from 9 – 10:30 to accept any donations.
Rice Fitness --
Car Wash benefitting City of Louisville Relief
Saturday, May 3
10am - 2pm
at CSpire on Hwy 12
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