Salvation Army: The Salvation Army provides mobile feeding, shelter support, supply coordination/distribution and other forms of relief, recovery and restorative assistance in cooperation with local and state emergency management operations. They are in need of the following items for tornado victims: Water, gatorade, non-perishable food items, cereal, chips, canned goods, nutrition bars and drinks, diapers, baby formula, coolers, gloves, tarps, first aid kits, safety glasses, ear plugs, personal hygene items, shampoo, soap, razo blades, toothbrushes and toothpaste, plastic storage containers, plastic bags, zip lock bags, chain saws, cain or saw bar oil, wheel barrows, shovels, small hand tools. Clothing is NOT needed at this time.
Drop off Locations: Pittsburg, 307 E. 5th Street
Joplin, 420 E. 8th Street
Fort Scott: Firstsource-4500 Campbell Drive in the Industrial Park- Friday, May 16th 9A-6P.
To donate visit The Salvation Army Online of call 1-800-SAL-ARMY

American Red Cross: All Arvest Bank locations are accepting donations to benefit the victims of the May 10th tornados in Missouri and Oklahoma. 100% of the proceeds will be donated to teh American Red Cross and will be used locally to directly benefit relief efforts.
Account Name: American Red Cross May 10 Tornado Victims
Account Number:71525611
Checks may be made payable to the American Red Cross
You can also make monetary donations to the American Red Cross by calling 1-800-HELP-NOW or donate online.
Arvest will also be a collection point for the American Red Cross. They are accepting non-perishable items such as bottled water, diapers, toiletries, canned goods, etc and can be dropped off at any Arvest Bank location in the area (Joplin, Neosho, Webb City, Carthage, or Miami).

Race Brother's Farm and Home Supply- Taking donations for disaster relief: Baby Products, Hygiene Care Products, Bottled Water, Any Size Storage Containers, Bedding. Drop off at 2309 Fairlawn, Carthage, MO.

Downstream Casino- Downstream Casino's Employment Office is hosting "Caring Cans". The are collecting canned and nonperishable food items for the storm victims in Picher Oklahoma. Every few days they will take the boxes over. Anyone can donate. Contact Katie Green at 417-781-0844 with questions.