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Posted on: August 29, 2017

[ARCHIVED] Where to Volunteer and Make Donations

THE WOODLANDS, TEXAS (Tuesday, August 29, 2017, 4 p.m.) - From The Woodlands Fire Department 

The following information is provided for those who would like to volunteer or make donations to help victims of the storm.

Interfaith Of The Woodlands

4242 Interfaith way

Spring, TX 77381

Phone: 281-367-1230

 

Interfaith of The Woodlands will accept the following donations:

Food, clothing, bedding items and new undergarments.

Hours Tuesday, August 29, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Please check our Facebook and website for further updates.

The immediate needs are:

  • non-perishable food
  • snacks
  • water
  • shoes
  • diapers
  • wipes
  • new undergarments
  • new blankets
  • new pillows
  • new towels

Interfaith is currently assessing needs and assisting in meeting basic needs of the individuals and families in the local shelters, as well as making plans for long-term housing for displaced families. In the meantime, you can donate on the Interfaith website, www.woodlandsinterfaith.org.

Donations may be made to the Montgomery County Food Bank Hurricane Harvey Relief Fund by visiting the Montgomery County Food Bank website.

Additional Donation and Distribution Sites

THE WOODLANDS/SPRING

St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church

7801 Bay Branch Dr.

The Woodlands, TX 77382

Phone: 281-296-2800

Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

CONROE

Crisis Assistance Center

1022 McCall Ave.

Conroe, TX 77301

Phone: 936-539-1096

Tuesday – Friday 8:30 am – 11:30 am and 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

NEW CANEY

Mission Northeast

22098 Loop 494

New Caney, TX 77381

Phone: 281-354-1200

Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

SHELTERS IN NEED OF DONATIONS

  • Lone Star Convention Center in Conroe, 9055 Airport Road, 77303.
  • Cots and bedding are a priority need at Lonestar Convention Center

The Woodlands United Methodist Church:

Donate Needed Supplies: The Woodlands United Methodist Church is not a shelter, but is continuing to receive donations at the church, 2200 Lake Woodlands Drive, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Please bring them to the entrance by the church offices, on the Lake Woodlands Drive side of the building. Items needed today:

Toiletries

New socks

Diapers and baby supplies

Cleaning supplies

Non-perishable food items

Light blankets

Air mattresses

Limited clothing: Please do not bring bags full of clothing. What is needed:

Mostly men’s items – especially Large and XL plus men’s shoes

Some women’s and children’s clothing

Note: Please fold each item and label by size and style (Men, Women, Boy, Girl). The shelters do not have the capacity to sort clothing at this time so this will be a huge help.

Financial and Gift Card Donations: Donations can be made in two ways:

Contributions made out to “TWUMC” and marked for “Disaster Relief” or through the donation link on the church website.

Gift Cards from grocery stores, Wal-Mart or Target

 The Woodlands Fire Department reminds all residents to stay out of rising waters due to unpredictable currents and unforeseen dangers and to stay safe! Thank you to all for your caring assistance to our friends and neighbors in need.

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