Anyone who can donate in Birmingham area: what is needed,where to drop off:

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Urgently needed:
water, non-perishable foods, monetary donations, baby supplies, including diapers, wipes, baby food, blankets, hand sanitizer.
Foods that do not have to be cooked.( no power)
blankets.
Pet food
Toiletries
and of course blood donations for the many hospitals overwhelmed with survivors.



SILVERTRON - MOUNTAIN BROOK --



Saturday, April 30th, Silvertron Cafe and Mountain Brook Creamery will collect donations of bottled water, non-perishable food items (easy to open, please) and batteries. Cash donations are, of course, always welcome. The donations will be delivered to The United Way to be distributed to those in need in our neighboring towns so hard hit by the storms. Silvertron Cafe is located at 3813 Clairmont Avenue and will open Saturday morning at 8 am. Mountain brook Creamery is located at 2715 Cahaba Road in Mountain Brook Village and will open at 11 am on Saturday.




Vestavia Hills --
Tornado Disaster Relief Drop off site in Vestavia Hills: Kreps Law Firm LLC 502 Montgomery Highway directly across from Vestavia Hills City Hall: Water, Diapers, Baby Formula, Socks, Shoes, Pet Food, Toiletries. Friday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm.

BIRMINGHAM

The Metro Birmingham Branch NAACP is recruiting volunteers for long term relief and assistance for those affected by the devastating tornadoes that swept through metro Birmingham on April 27, 2011. The loss of life and property is staggering. It is clear to us that assistance will be needed for sometime and therefore we are compiling a list of volunteers who can be available to help throughout this time of recovery. Volunteers will be fitted with their skill set and duties as needed.

Duties include yet not limited to: clerical, clean up, tree & debris removal from private property.

Presently volunteers are needed at Scott Elementary School, Cherry Ave. and 78 Highway starting at 7:30 a.m. each day in partnership with the office of Alabama State Representative Juandalynn Givan.

Volunteers are asked to travel 78 Highway to avoid debris and cleanup, rescue and recovery efforts.

Donations of bottled water, toiletries, canned goods, non-perishables food items, hand santizer and paper products can be delivered to the Metro Birmingham Branch NAACP Office - 1520 4th Avenue North Birmingham, AL 35203 Noon - 5:00 p.m. These items will be provided to shelters and other command centers in the affected areas.

The NAACP is also monitoring the services that must be provided to our citizens with our governmental agencies. Our prayers are with the families and those affected.

For more information or to register for our Volunteer Team or report the lack of governmental services contact:

Anthony A. Johnson - 205-541-9719

Hezekiah Jackson, IV, President - 205-516-9806

Myrna Jackson, First Vice President - 205923-7989/205243-1355

Terry G. Collins, Second Vice President - 205-901-8651




THE CHURCH AT BROOK HILLS ---
Name of Group - The Church at Brook Hills
Contact Info - Cory Varden - [phone]
3145 Brook Highland Parkway
Birmingham, AL 35242
Website - www.brookhills.org
Donations Requests - please visit our website for specific ways to pray, serve, and give
Area Planned to Serve - Birmingham and surrounding areas



Concord Baptist Church in Calera will be accepting donations today (Friday) from 9-9, Saturday 9-9 and Sunday from 2-9. Please bring: tolietries, non perishable food, snacks, baby items (diapers, wipes, formula, sippy cups), batteries, flashlights; we won't turn anything away!




Pet help:
Exotic By Nature Birthday Parties in Birmingham, Alabama
We have numerous pet supplies (New and Used) that we will be glad to donate to families affected by the Tornadoes. We have leashes, treats, toys, etc. Please let us know who is need of these items and where they can be dropped off or if they are to be picked up. We can also help by offering to house exotic pets for families that cannot take them to hotels w/them,etc. Please contact us if any of this would be helpful. [e-mail] Thank you all for your efforts! We provide Exotic Animal rescue services. If YOU or ANYONE you know comes upon an Exotic animal that is loose/has been separated from their family PLEASE contact us! We will come get the animals and try to reunite them with their family. We will care for them until they are claimed.





BLOOD DONATION -- VIA 103.7 THE Q


Blood Donors Needed:

o LifeSouth Community Blood Centers will be collecting ALL BLOOD TYPES at the following locations:

§ NorthRidge Fitness- Tuscaloosa 10am-7pm

§ West Oxmoor Donor Center- Birmingham 9am-7pm

§ Brookwood Medical Donor Center- Birmingham 7am-4pm

§ St. Vincent's East Donor Center- Trussville 7am-4pm

o Donors must be 16 years old (16 yr olds must have parental consent), weigh 110 lbs., and show a photo I.D. For questions or more information, call 205-943-6000.