The rain isn’t gonna let up until next Sunday. Plus the high humidity…That shit is insane.
Here’s a list of organizations that are seeking resources and/or donations:
NEW ORLEANS, METAIRIE and KENNER
Accepting: Nonperishable food items such as canned vegetables, canned fruit, canned meat, soups, stews, beans, chili, peanut butter, pasta, rice, breakfast cereal and shelf-stable milk. Cleaning supplies such as bleach, disinfectants, sponges, gloves, trash bags and scrub brushes.
Where to donate: Second Harvest Food Bank at 700 Edwards Ave., Elmwood
When: 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday
United Way of Southeast Louisiana
Accepting: Buckets, bleach, cleaning detergent, mops, Shockwave for mold, mops, brooms, paper towels, large garbage bags, rubber gloves, masks, scrub brushes, scouring pads, sponges, air freshener, toiletries, hand sanitizer, shampoo, conditioner, bar soap, hand soap, adult diapers, disposable razors, shaving cream, toilet paper, diapers for babies, baby wipes, baby food, baby formula, sippy cups and bottles, pet cages, kennels, leashes, collars, pet food, cat litter, bottled water, nonperishable food items and school supplies
Where to donate: Weekdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 2515 Canal St., New Orleans, or weekdays from 10 a.m to 3 p.m. at 411 West Coleman Ave., Hammond
Orleans Parish Sheriff’s Office
Accepting: Clean, usable clothing in all sizes. Underwear should be in original packaging. All clothing should be bagged or boxed.
Where to donate: 819 S. Broad St.
When: Normal business hours
Zeus’ Rescues, which is hosting more than 60 animals that have been evacuated from flooded areas.
Accepting: Cat carriers, clay littler, square litter boxes, canned cat and kitten food.
Where to donate: 4601 Freret Street
When: Between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Various New Orleans businesses
Accepting: Blankets, bedding, feminine hygiene products, diapers, baby wipes, cleaning supplies, pet food, pet crates and pet bedding.
Where to donate: Church Alley Coffee Shop & The Good Shop, 1618 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd.; Dashing Bicycles, 1234 N. Broad St.; Balance Yoga, 120 S. Cortez St.; Solo Espresso, 1301 Poland Ave.; Dirty Coast, 5631 Magazine St. and 2121 Chartres St.; Dancing Grounds, 3705 St. Claude Ave.; Rouler, 601 Baronne St.; The Stacks, inside the Contemporary Arts Center, 900 Camp St.; Buff Beauty Bar, 720 Carondelet St.; Electric Expressions, 2317 Veterans Memorial Blvd., #3
Accepting: Bulk food items and water to help feed volunteers and those in the shelter at the Lamar Dixon Expo Center. Also accepting clothing and shoes in various sizes, feminine hygiene products, baby wipes, toiletries, diapers, garbage bags, coloring books and children’s toys. The group is also working with the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank.
Where to donate: Langlois, 1710 Pauger St.; Sylvain, 626 Chartres St.; Meauxbar, 942 N. Rampart St.; Barrel Proof, 1201 Magazine St.; Cavan, 3607 Magazine St.
Treo and Finn McCool’s Irish Pub
Accepting: Nonperishable foods and basic needs items
Where to donate: Treo, 3835 Tulane Ave., and Finn McCool’s Irish Pub, 3701 Banks St.
When: Business hours through Wednesday
Junior League of New Orleans
Accepting: Diapers in all sizes, feminine hygiene products and gift cards in $20 amounts for Target and Wal-Mart
Where: Junior League of New Orleans Headquarters, 4319 Carondelet St.
When: 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday
Accepting: New and unused toiletries, feminine hygiene products and baby needs like wipes, diapers and formula
Where: 1905 24th St., Kenner
When: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 16, through Friday, Aug. 19
Caroline Fayard for US Senate New Orleans Office
Accepting: Nonperishable food items, blankets, bedding, feminine hygiene products, diapers, formula, baby food, baby wipes, cleaning supplies and pet food
Where to donate: 4327 Canal St.
When: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday
Crescent City Farmers Market
Accepting: Canned food, water, cleaning supplies and toiletries.
Where to donate: All week at the main office at 200 Broadway St.; Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Uptown Square, 200 Broadway St.; Thursday from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the American Can Building, 3700 Orleans Ave.; Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon at Reily Foods, 700 Magazine St.
Accepting: Canned food, clothing, toiletries, bedding and any other immediate needs items
Where: 8859 Veteran’s Memorial Blvd., Metairie
When: 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. through Wednesday, Aug. 17
Magnolia Physical Therapy
Accepting: Nonperishable food items, toiletries and household cleaning supplies
Where: 5606 Jefferson Highway, Harahan; 2372 St. Claude Ave, New Orleans; and 2525 Jena St., New Orleans
Accepting: Bottled water, nonperishable food, baby formula, diapers, clothing, sleeping bags, toiletries and batteries
Where: 150James Dr. East, No. 180
When: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., through Thursday, Aug. 18
Accepting: Books, new toys, toiletries, feminine hygiene products, phone chargers, craft and school supplies, baby formula, diapers, baby wipes and unopened bottles of OTC medicines like aspirin and cough syrup. Not accepting clothing donations.
Where: First Look Ultrasound, 4621 W. Napoleon Ave., Ste. 205, Metairie; Flavors Snowballs and Ice Cream, 500 Vintage Dr., Kenner; Monogram Express, 2109 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie; Laser Tag of Metairie, 6801 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie; Elmwood Self Storage, 1004 S. Clearview Parkway, Elmwood; 1st Source Servall, 400 Lapalco Blvd., Suite A, Gretna; Phil’s Grill, 3020 Severn Ave., Metairie; Jefferson Auto Service, 901 Shrewsbury Road, New Orleans; Dance Innovation, 7343 Jefferson Highway, Harahan;Atonement Lutheran Church, 6500 Riverside Drive, Metairie; Kindred Studios, 5228 Magazine St., New Orleans; 5 Minute Oil Change, multiple locations across New Orleans metropolitan area
The Social Club Barbershop
Accepting: Water, pet supplies, nonperishable food, diapers and other baby items, clothing in various sizes, blankets, toys, toiletries, cleaning supplies and household items not including furniture.
Where: 3515 Melvil Dewey Drive, #104, Metairie
Accepting: School supplies, pet food and pet treats.
Where: 563 Hickory Ave, Harahan
When: From 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Friday, Aug. 19.
Accepting: Nonperishable food items and water.
Where to donate: 6900 Veterans Boulevard, Metairie
When: From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Saturday (Aug. 20)
Accepting: Disposable cameras, sunscreen, toiletries, laundry detergent, cleaning supplies and baby items.
Where to donate: 1139 St. Bernard Ave., New Orleans
When: Daily from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Accepting: Clothing in all sizes
Where to donate: 8700 West Judge Perez Drive, Chalmette
When: Daily, from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Accepting: Toiletries, nonperishable food items, clothing, new packages of underwear in all sizes, feminine hygiene products, and baby and children’s needs, including bottles, diapers, formula and wipes.
Where to donate: Uniform Apparel, 1683 North Broad St., New Orleans
When: Through Friday, Aug. 19, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Accepting: Cleaning supplies, personal care items, baby and childcare items, bedding, toilet paper, nonperishable foods and water.
Where: 1430 N. Dorgenois St., New Orleans
When: Business hours through Saturday, Aug. 19
Accepting: Cooked meals, which they are delivering three times per week for two weeks to Baton Rouge. Deliver meals in disposable containers. Suggested dishes are chicken, beef, fish, macaroni and cheese, mashed potatoes, rice, gumbo, green beans, mixed vegetables, corn, red beans, black eyed peas, bread and cookies.
Where: 1631 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., New Orleans
When: Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays through Aug. 26. Drop off items between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.
Accepting: Non-perishable food items, new blankets and bedding, feminine hygiene products, packaged diapers, baby wipes, baby food and formula, baby supplies, pillows, bath towels, toiletries cleaning supplies, pet food, pet crates and new pet bedding. No bulk items or furniture.
Where: 4409 Magazine St., New Orleans
When: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. through Friday, Aug. 19
Accepting: Dry goods, nonperishable foods, water, towels, new packages of socks and underwear.
Where: 4344 Earhart Blvd. Ste. C, New Orleans
When: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. from Monday through Friday and noon to 6 p.m. on Saturdays
New Orleans Harley-Davidson
Accepting: Nonperishable items, canned foods, clothing in bags or boxed and other basic needs items. They will be donated to the Red Cross.
Where: 6015 Airline Drive, Metairie
When: Business hours through Aug. 31
- Little Pnuts Toy Shoppe
Accepting: Children’s items including books, clothing, toys, arts and crafts supplies, coloring books and school supplies.
Where: 209 Harrison Ave., Suite C, New Orleans
When: From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesdays through Saturdays, and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sundays
Accepting: Canned goods, water, nonperishable food items
Where: 3301 Veterans Memorial Boulevard, Metairie; 3801 Magazine St., New Orleans; 7350 Jefferson Highway, Baton Rouge
When: Business hours through Aug. 31.
Alarm Protection Services
Accepting: Books, pillows, diapers, baby wipes, new toys, toiletries, feminine hygiene products, phone chargers, formula, craft supplies for kids and school supplies.
Where: 4440 Trenton St., Metairie
When: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday
Accepting: Water, clothing, bedding, toiletries and nonperishable food.
Where: 230 Polk St., New Orleans
When: From 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays through Aug. 31
Urban League of New Orleans
Accepting: Cash donations online or the following items in-person: Clothing, new packages of underwear and socks, toiletries, nonperishable food, baby formula, baby food, disinfectant wipes, blankets, towels, wash cloths, pillows, Ziploc bags and baby bottles.
Where: Urban League of Greater New Orleans, 4640 S. Carrollton, New Orleans
Accepting: Cleaning supplies, toiletries, baby care items and pet supplies.
Where: 231 N. Carrollton Ave., New Orleans
When: Through Tuesday, Aug. 23
United Way of Southeast Louisiana
Accepting: Buckets, bleach, cleaning detergent, mops, Shockwave for mold, mops, brooms, paper towels, large garbage bags, rubber gloves, masks, scrub brushes, scouring pads, sponges, air freshener, toiletries, hand sanitizer, shampoo, conditioner, bar soap, hand soap, adult diapers, disposable razors, shaving cream, toilet paper, diapers for babies, baby wipes, baby food, baby formula, sippy cups and bottles, pet cages, kennels, leashes, collars, pet food, cat litter, bottled water, nonperishable food items and school supplies
Where to donate: Weekdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 2515 Canal St., New Orleans, or weekdays from 10 a.m to 3 p.m. at 411 West Coleman Ave., Hammond
Various Northshore businesses
Abita Roasting Co., 1011 Village Walk, Covington
Abita Springs Cafe, 22132 Level St., Abita Springs
Ain’t Life Grand Investments, 1950 N. Highway 190, Covington
Mugshots Grill & Bar, 300 River Highlands Blvd., Covington
Glory Bound Gyro Co., 500 River Highlands Blvd., Covington
Friends Coastal Restaurant, 407 St. Tammany St., Madisonville
Accepting: Basic flood relief items
Where: Honda of Covington, 100 Holiday Square Blvd., Covington
When: Between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m.
Tallow Creek subdivision volunteers
Accepting: Cleaning supplies such as paper towels, brooms, mops, tools, mold masks and gloves plus general use items like socks, flip flops, boxes and toiletries
Where to donate: 755 Solomon Drive and 630 Amy Court in Covington
When: Between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m.
Project Blessings St. Tammany
Accepting: Toiletries, cleaning supplies, baby items and gently used blankets
Where to donate: Victory Bible Church’s Faith Outreach Building, 317 W. 30th Ave., Suite B, Covington
When: 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Accepting: Water, food, clothing and cleaning supplies
Where to donate: 19130 Rogers Lane, Covington
Tammany Oaks Church of Christ
Accepting: Water, food, clothing, baby items, cleaning supplies, school supplies and uniforms.
Where: 3700 Highway 59, Mandeville
South Paws Veterinary Surgical Specialists
Accepting: Pet supplies, which will be donated to the St. Tammany Humane Society and the Tangi Animal Shelter
Where: 2631 N. Causeway Blvd., Mandeville
Accepting: Gift cards to home goods stores such as WalMart, Target, Home Depot and Lowe’s
Where: 51 Park Place Drive, Covington and 442F Ambassador Caffery Parkway, Lafayette
When: Business hours through Aug. 19
Cure, Cafe Henri and Cane & Table
Accepting: Cash donations or nonperishable food items for Second Harvest Food Bank
Where: 4905 Freret St., 800 Louisa St. or 1113 Decatur St.
BATON ROUGE, LAFAYETTE and OTHER LOCATIONS
Accepting: Buckets, bleach, cleaning detergent, mops, Shockwave for mold, mops, brooms, paper towels, large garbage bags, rubber gloves, masks, scrub brushes, scouring pads, sponges, air freshener, toiletries, hand sanitizer, shampoo, conditioner, bar soap, hand soap, adult diapers, disposable razors, shaving cream, toilet paper, diapers for babies, baby wipes, baby food, baby formula, sippy cups and bottles, bottled water, nonperishable food items and school supplies. No clothing donations can be accepted.
Where to donate: United Way of Acadiana, 215 E. Pinhook Rd., Lafayette, LA 70501
When: Daily from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Accepting: Buckets, bleach, cleaning detergent, mops, Shockwave for mold, mops, brooms, paper towels, large garbage bags, rubber gloves, masks, scrub brushes, scouring pads, sponges, air freshener, toiletries, hand sanitizer, shampoo, conditioner, bar soap, hand soap, adult diapers, disposable razors, shaving cream, toilet paper, diapers for babies, baby wipes, baby food, baby formula, sippy cups and bottles, bottled water, nonperishable food items and school supplies.
Where to donate: 700 Laurel Street Baton Rouge, LA 70802
Accepting: Toilet paper, hand sanitizer, tooth brushes, tooth paste, soap, shampoo, deoderant, feminine hygiene products, baby food, baby formula and bottles, diapers, wipes, buckets, mops, cleaning supplies, non-perishable foods, towels and packaged underwear
Where: Edward A. Dufresne Community Center, 274 Judge Edward Dufresne Parkway, Luling, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. or the Allen Arterbury Building, 14564 River Road, New Sarpy, from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
St. Charles Parish Animal Shelter
Accepting: Cat litter, plastic litter boxes, pet food, Dawn detergent, prepaid Visa gift cards. Items will be delivered to the Lamar Dixon Expo Center.
Where: 921 Rue La Cannes Drive, Luling, from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Baton Rouge River Center, a temporary shelter for evacuees
Accepting: All items must be brand new. They most require pillows, underwear, baby clothes, socks, men’s shoes, blankets and deodorant.
Where: 275 S. River Road, Baton Rouge
Lamar Dixon Expo Center, a temporary shelter that is also housing animals
Accepting: Volunteers, hay, buckets, brooms, cleaning supplies, cat litter, plastic litter boxes, pet food for dogs, cats and horses.
Where: 9039 S. St. Landry, Gonzales
Accepting: Water, nonperishable food items, garbage bags, cleaning supplies, wipes and rags.
Where: 1904 Ormond Boulevard, Destrehan
When: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Friday, Aug. 19
Lafourche Parish Animal Shelter
Accepting: Pet supplies and volunteers to assist with the increased number of animals as the shelter accepts those that have been evacuated from flooded areas
Where: 934 Highway 3185, Thibodaux
In & Out Smart Repair Stores
Accepting: Ziploc bags, blankets, pillows, towels, wash cloths, toiletires, water, coffee, tea, nonperishable food, new packages of underwear, gift cards, cleaning materials and tools.
Where: All locations in Thibodaux, Houma, New Iberia, Lafayette, Mandeville and Hammond. See map for details.
Urban League of Greater New Orleans’ Baton Rouge drop-off
Accepting: New packages of underwear, toothbrushes, toothpaste, deoderant, disposable razors, shaving cream and lotion
Where: Star Hill Church, 1400 N. Foster Drive., Baton Rouge OR the James Law Office, 830 Main St., Baton Rouge
Denicola’s Furniture & Upholstery
Accepting: Furniture, especially mattresses, bed-frames, kitchen tables and chairs, dressers, end tables, night stands and lamps.
Where: 2152 N. Foster Drive, Baton Rouge.
When: Saturdays from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. until further notice
Accepting donations via telephone. Call 1-800-REDCROSS or text LAFLOODS to 90999 to donate $10
Companion Animal Alliance, Baton Rouge’s city animal shelter
Needs: Foster homes to house pets temporarily, large bath towels, paper towels, water and food for volunteers and staff. Donations can be made online to assist with these needs by going to the organization’s website, www.CAABR.org.
Accepting: Greater New Orleans Foundation collecting donations to aid neighboring parishes in early relief and rebuilding efforts. Access the site here.
United Way of Southeast Louisiana
Accepting: Donations online by going through the United Way of Southeast Louisiana’s website. Checks can also be mailed to: United Way of Southeast Louisiana, ATTN: Flood Relief, 2515 Canal Street, New Orleans, LA 70119
Accepting: Donations can be made online by going through United Way of Acadiana’s website.
Accepting: Donations can be made online by going to the Capital Area United Way’s website.
Denham Springs Animal Shelter, which was devastated by the floods
Accepting: Donations via a GoFundMe account, which PetCo is matching dollar-for-dollar up to $50,000. The shelter also has an Amazon Wish List. By making purchases on Amazon, needed items will be sent directly to the shelter.
Tangi Humane Society, which is privately run and was devastated by the floods
Accepting: Donations via a GoFundMe account. The society also has an Amazon Wish List. By making purchases on Amazon, needed items will be sent directly to the shelter.
Associated Professional Educators of Louisiana
Accepting: Donations, 100 percent of which will be turned over to teachers who have lost classroom materials in the floods. They can be made online through APEL’s website. Teachers can also apply for the financial aid through the same link.
Accepting: Donations for Livingston Parish schools, 15 of which flooded. Donations can be made online by going to Assess the Need’s website. They can also be emailed to Assess the Need, PO Box 1802, Denham Springs, LA, 70727
Accepting: Donations to aid families in immediate and longterm needs. Accepting donations online.
Save the Children’s Gulf Coast Disaster Relief Fund
Accepting: Donations to help protect children and support immediate needs of families affected by flooding. They can be sent online.
Baton Rouge Area Foundation
Accepting: Donations for its Louisiana Flood Relief fund. They can be made online.
Accepting: Donations to help purchase emergency medications, medical equipment, appliances and transportation for flood victims in 10 parishes across Acadiana. Donations can be made online.
Accepting: Donations for its Strategic Flood Response Fund. They can be made online through Paypal.
Accepting: Donations to assist in cleaning, gutting and rebuilding homes for those affected by the floods. They can be made online.
Accepting: Donations to clean up its Baton Rouge facility and repair and replace damaged items. They can be made online.
Northshore Weather Relief Fund
Accepting: Donations to help those affected in Tangipahoa, Washington, St. Helena and Tammany parishes. They can be made online.
Accepting: Donations to assist with cleaning and resupplying flooded East Baton Rouge Parish schools. They can be made online.
United Way of Southeast Louisiana
What they need: Buckets, bleach, cleaning detergent, mops, Shockwave for mold, mops, brooms, paper towels, large garbage bags, rubber gloves, masks, scrub brushes, scouring pads, sponges, air freshener, toiletries, hand sanitizer, shampoo, conditioner, bar soap, hand soap, adult diapers, disposable razors, shaving cream, toilet paper, diapers for babies, baby wipes, baby food, baby formula, sippy cups and bottles, pet cages, kennels, leashes, collars, pet food, cat litter, bottled water, nonperishable food items and school supplies
Where to mail items: United Way of Southeast Louisiana, 2515 Canal St., New Orleans, LA 70119. Phone: 504.822.5540; United Way of Greater New Orleans, 411 W. Coleman Ave., Hammond, LA 70403. Phone: 985.542.8680
Jefferson Parish Animal Shelter
What they need: Leashes, pet treats, pet food, dog toys, cash donations, temporary fosters.
Where to mail items: Jefferson Parish Animal Shelter, 1869 Ames Blvd., Marrero, LA 70072. Phone: 504.349.5111
Companion Animal Alliance
What they need: Leashes, pet treats, pet food, dog toys, cash donations, temporary fosters until transportation is available Wednesday, Aug. 17.
Where to mail items: Companion Animal Alliance, 2680 Progress Road, Baton Rouge, LA 70807. Phone: 225.774.7701
What they need: Buckets, bleach, cleaning detergent, mops, Shockwave for mold, mops, brooms, paper towels, large garbage bags, rubber gloves, masks, scrub brushes, scouring pads, sponges, air freshener, toiletries, hand sanitizer, shampoo, conditioner, bar soap, hand soap, adult diapers, disposable razors, shaving cream, toilet paper, diapers for babies, baby wipes, baby food, baby formula, sippy cups and bottles, bottled water, nonperishable food items and school supplies.
Where to mail items: Capital Area United Way, 700 Laurel St., Baton Rouge, LA 70802. Phone: 225.383.2643
Junior League of New Orleans
What they need: Diapers in all sizes, feminine hygiene products and gift cards in $20 amounts for Target and Wal-Mart
Where to mail items: Junior League of New Orleans Headquarters, 4319 Carondelet St., New Orleans, LA 70115. Phone: 504.891.5845
How to mail items: The society has an Amazon Wish List. By making purchases on Amazon, needed items will be sent directly to the shelter.
Denham Springs Animal Shelter
How to mail items: The shelter has an Amazon Wish List. By making purchases on Amazon, needed items will be sent directly to the shelter.
How to mail items: The shelter has an Amazon Wish List. By making purchases on Amazon, needed items will be sent directly to the shelter.
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