Tim Jones: Collection of Supplies for Tornado Victims in Southwest Missouri

Jefferson City – As I am sure you all know, the City of Joplin, Missouri was devastated on May 22, 2011 by a deadly tornado and needs assistance from all Missourians. On Saturday, May 28 and Sunday, May 29 from 8am until 6pm the Eureka-Pacific Elks Lodge will be hosting a drop off site for supplies to be transported to Joplin. The Elks Lodge is located at 19 West 1st Street Eureka, MO 63025.

The supplies needed include:

• Water
• Non-Perishable Food Items
• First Aid Supplies
• Moist Towelettes
• Infant Formula and Diapers
• Blankets
• Personal Hygiene Products
• Feminine Supplies
• Clothes
• Sunscreen
• Hand Sanitizers

Monetary donations will be accepted. Checks can be made to the American Red Cross or to the local Racine Christian Church which has organized many successful aid assistance programs and they make sure 100% of the contributions go to the local disaster relief: Racine Christian Church, P.O. Box 69, Racine, MO 64858 Attn: Joplin Disaster Relief. If you are interested in volunteering or need more information, please contact Ashly Moore by e-mail ashlymoore15{at}gmail{dot}com or by phone 636-236-2333.

Please feel free to forward this to all of your family, friends and colleagues. It is in challenging times like this that the passionate generosity and charity of all Missourians shines through. Thank you for anything you can do, no contribution or donation is too small and your prayerful thoughts are definitely needed as well. And thank you in advance for all of the time, treasure and resources. I know many of you will give to this important relief effort. If you need any further information from our office, do not hesitate to contact us at: 573.751.0562.