In response to the recent tornadoes and severe weather, a Donation Drop Off Location been established on Hwy 14 at the Phoenix building (Former Russell Building) to receive basic items needed by citizens affected by the storms January 3 – January 13 in Autauga, Coosa and Elmore Counties.
Below is a statement released by the County Comnission office this morning:
A Donation Dropoff Location has been established in Elmore County to provide aid to those in need due to the tornado and severe weather events of January 3rd through the 13th in Autauga, Coosa, and Elmore Counties. Phoenix Wetumpka Industrial Investors have made around 200,000 SF of their warehouse space located at 3145 Elmore Rd., Wetumpka, AL, available for donation drop off and storage.
“Elmore County is thankful for the donated space Phoenix Wetumpka Industrial Investors is providing. We appreciate their community support as we partner to meet the needs of our citizens and those in Autauga and Coosa counties affected by the events of the last week and a half,” stated Elmore County Commission Chairman Bart Mercer.
The Donation Dropoff Location will begin receiving donations Monday, January 16th and be in operation for the next several weeks. Individuals wishing to provide donations should enter the facility at the gates guard house and indicate they are dropping off donations for the tornado victims. Should a donation be in a large quantity, please call 804-305-6471 to schedule your donation so appropriate volunteer resources are in place to accept the donation. Operating hours for the donation drop off location is Monday through Saturday, 9 am to 6 pm. Questions related to the donation dropoff location should contact 804-305-6471.
Any item donated should be in NEW packaging when possible. We will NOT accept the following:
Shoes
Used clothing
Used beds or bedding
Expired food
Chocolate
Used appliances
Used furniture
Items to donate include:
Socks of all sizes
T-shirts of all sizes
Underwear all sizes male and female
Towels and washcloths
Sheets and blankets
Pillows and pillowcases
Hairbrushes and combs
Feminine hygiene items
Bar soap
Shower gel
Lotion
Disposable razors
Shaving crème
Q-tips
Shampoo and conditioner
Baby Diapers all sizes
Baby wipes
Lysol spray
Household cleaning supplies
Trash bags all sizes
First aid kits
Batteries all sizes
Work gloves all sizes
Baggies all sizes
Brooms, mops, dustpans
Shovels
Rakes
Washing detergent or pods
Fabric softener sheets
Dish liquid
Dishwasher pods
Over the counter meds (not expired): Neosporin, band aids, Tylenol, Advil, aspirin,etc.
Coolers
Paper plates
Styrofoam or plastic disposable cups
Plasticware (forks, knives, spoons)
Paper towels
Toilet paper
Non-Perishable food (not expired):
Crackers (all kinds)
Boxed macaroni and cheese
Peanut butter
Jelly
Dry beans
Rice
Canned vegetables, fruits, and soups
Spaghetti sauce in jar or can
Pasta
Salt and pepper
Sugar
Coffee
Dry creamer
Tea bags
Cookies (no chocolate)
Pop tarts
Granola bars
Gatorade all flavors
Bottled water
Points of distribution in the Lightwood and Titus communities of Elmore County are being finalized to serve as donation pickup locations for affected residents of Autauga, Coosa and Elmore Counties. Those locations and operating hours will be announced soon.