A local effort is underway to help those affected by the recent floods in Louisiana. With the devastation being called the “thousand-year storm,” nearly 100,000 Louisiana residents are displaced. Savannah is stepping up to help our southern neighbors in need.

The people behind this effort are asking the community to drop their donations at the following locations (listed below) this week during regular business hours, so they can be loaded onto an 18-wheel truck on Saturday, August 27, and delivered to Louisiana. Organizers will be at Nine Line Apparel located at 1732 E. President St. on Friday, August 26, from 9 a.m. - 7 p.m., as a last chance for everyone to drop off donations.  All items will be delivered to a verified point of contact in Baton Rouge, La.

Needed items include cleaning items, clothing, baby items, pet food, hand trucks, wheelbarrows, nonperishable food, toiletries, linens, and monetary donations to assist with rebuilding (full list below).

For more information or to view the complete list of drop-off locations, visit the Facebook event page by searching “Savannah Helps Louisiana” or email [email protected].

• Nine Line Apparel - 1732 E President Street

• Satchel - 4 E Liberty

• S Bank - 120 Drayton Street

• Glow Medical Spa - 415 Eisenhower Dr #6

• Kimball's Mobile Electronics - 2313 Abercorn St.

• South Magazine - 116 Bull Street

• Dozier Worldwide Cranes - 156 Pine Barron Rd

• Green Frog Sleep Center - 7501 Abercorn Street

• Keller Williams Downtown - 124 Habersham St

• Wiley's BBQ - 4700 US Hwy 80

• Michael Gaster & Assoc. - 140 Johnny Mercer Blvd (Mercer Plaza)

• Johnnie Ganem's - 501 Habersham St

• TailsSpin - Ardsley Park: 4501 Habersham St.

• TailsSpin - Pooler: 473 Pooler Parkway

• TailsSpin - Whitemarsh Island: 4717 US Hwy 80 East

DIRECT FACEBOOK EVENT LINK:
https://www.facebook.com/events/1052491848198581/

ITEMS NEEDED:

Toiletries: Deodorant, Razors, Feminine Hygiene Supplies, Shampoo, Soap, Toothbrushes, Toothpaste, Toilet Paper, Hand Sanitizer

Food: NonPerishable Foods, Peanut Butter, Snacks, Bottled Water

Baby Supplies: Baby Wipes, Formula, Diapers, Bottles, Pacifiers, Baby Food, Diaper cream, Medicine (ibuprofen, motrin, etc)

Animal needs: Dry Dog food, Dry Cat Food, Horse Feed, Leashes, Cat Litter

Cleaning Supplies: Bleach, Detergent, Air Freshener, Mops, Brooms, Scrub Brushes, Scouring Pads, Sponges, Rubber Gloves, Trash Bags, Paper Towels, Masks

Demo help: Wheelbarrows, Gaffers tape, Hand Trucks, Furniture Dolly

Home goods: Pillows, Sheets, Blankets, Towels, Sleeping Bags

Clothing: New Undergarments (children and adult), Socks, Pajamas

Other: Ice Chests, Box Fans, School Supplies, Big plastic totes/tupperware containers, Batteries