- The impacts of Hurricane Harvey on the Texas coast have many residents across the state looking for ways to help. Emergency workers in the impact area say they are seeing many needs and would like to ask people to send donations to the appropriate places to best help people. Below is a list of the best ways to help:
- The fastest and easiest way to help is through a financial donation to your charity of choice:
- The Red Cross
- Salvation Army
- Richardson Network of Community Ministries
- Cash or in-kind donations
- Suggested $35 donation
- New underwear and socks (all sizes)
- Non-Perishable food
- Toiletries
- Feminine hygiene products
- Baby diapers, wipes and formula
- (Network of Community Ministries)
- North Texas Assistance
Emergency workers in the impacted area wish to express their sincere thanks for the outpouring of support from people wishing to help. They do ask for donations to be coordinated through one of the agencies listed above or directly between houses of worship or other groups and to please avoid sending unsolicited assistance to the impact area or shelters due to a lack of ability to sort, inventory, and distribute items.
