HOW TO HELP TORNADO VICTIMS HOPELAND CHURCH
DAYTON FOODBANK
You can volunteer Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Corporate and school groups are always welcome, as well. To schedule a volunteer shift at The Foodbank, please contact Sean Mitchell at (937) 461-0265 x 27 or email SMitchell@ thefoodbankdayton.org. Because the Foodbank is a warehouse,you must be at least 14 years old to volunteer and be accompanied by an adult. We ask that all volunteers wear closed-toe shoes for safety.
HARRISON TWP. FIRE STATION 2400 TURNER ROAD
Show up to volunteer anytime between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. MondaySaturday; noon and 6 p.m. on Sunday. They need help unloading and sorting donations as well as talking to people as they pull up to pick up donations and assessing their needs then bringing whatever they need to their car and loading it up. Call or text Amanda at 309-370-8741 and she will supply you with a specific location that needs your help.
TOYS NEEDED
Toy donations for children affected by the Memorial Day tornadoes are being accepted by Dayton Inspires, a grassroots community alliance. They will deliver toys, popsicles and ice cream on Monday, June 17 to shelters housing families displaced by the violent weather. Toy donations can be delivered to these locations:
■ Hopeland Church, 6025 Miller Lane, Monday – Friday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
■ Catapult Creative, in the lobby at 10 N. Ludlow, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
■ Heart Mercantile, 438 E. Fifth St., Monday – Sunday from 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. Toys can be dropped off in the alley behind the building.
■ American Legion hall, 27 S. Meadow Drive, Trotwood, 3-5 p.m. June 13. There will be a cookout as well. Toys can be dropped off anytime before then. Church at 6025 Miller Lane is in need of backpacks, canned goods, cleaning supplies, feminine and hygiene products, along with laundry detergent. They are also looking for ongoing help with sorting and distribution of donations.
PIPPIN’S MARKET
At 5440 Olive Road in Trotwood is collecting and distributing donations for tornado victims. The market is open Tuesdays and Thursdays, 3-7 p.m. and Saturdays 12-4 p.m. Volunteers need to be scheduled in advance for all dates. If you would like to volunteer, please message Pippin’s Facebook page to sign up. Ten volunteers are sought for each day.
CLEANUP HELP
If you have a group or are with an organization looking to get involved with debris cleanup efforts Team Rubicon can help.
Bring long pants and good shoes (durable or steel toe boots recommended). Call 571-723-1311 David Dodds with your group information and coordinate with him Team Rubicon’s headquarters is at 4801 Salem Ave.
They need more people this week — the need is so great they are deploying more people to Dayton next week.