If you want to help flooding victims in Arkansas, but you aren't sure how... here is a list of options.
Local chambers are accepting monetary donations and donations of bottled water, diapers, baby formula, non-perishable food, toiletries, cleaning supplies, clothing, blankets, etc.
Fort Smith Regional Chamber - 479.783.6118 -- 612 Garrison Ave, Fort Smith, AR 72901
Van Buren Chamber - 479.474.2761 -- 510 Main St, Van Buren, AR 72956
Sebastian County:
-The River Valley Regional Food Bank is taking donations.
-To donate to the United Way of Fort Smith, you can text 'Flood2019' to 91999
-The Salvation Army of Fort Smith and the Red Cross are sponsoring a shelter at Evangel Temple. They're asking people NOT to bring donations like used clothes. Instead, money is the most efficient way to help. 479.783.6145
Logan County:
Financial donations best enable the Red Cross to help people recover from disasters big and small. Call, click, or text to give: visit redcross.org, call 1-800 RED CROSS or text the word REDCROSS to 90999 to make a $10 donation.
Central Arkansas:
Currently, there is a need for volunteers to help fill sandbags in the Faulkner County area to help combat the Arkansas River flood waters as they start to rise in Central Arkansas.
If you would like to donate your time and efforts to help those in need, you can volunteer to fill sandbags at:
Beaverfork Fire Department - 4 Beaverfork Rd., Conway
Conway Transportation Dept - 100 E. Robins Rd., Conway
Volunteers are encouraged to bring their own shovels and gloves, and any extras, if they can.
The Faulkner County OEM has stated that if you need sandbags, they can be picked up at the County Road Department at 65 Acklin Gap Rd, and also at Beaverfork Fire Department.
Volunteers are needed at two locations, one in Morrilton and in North Little Rock, to fill sandbags for the communities being affected by the Arkansas River flooding.
In Morrilton, volunteers will be at 33 Southern Valley Drive until 5 p.m. They also need trucks and trailers to help move the sandbags to 12 Lemley Drive in Kenwood.
In North Little Rock, volunteers will be at 6600 White Oak Drive to fill sandbags and deliver bags to the elderly in the neighborhood.
The Arkansas National Guard is filling sandbags at War Memorial and in Dardanelle to assist the community.
American Red Cross shelters are available to families and individuals impacted by the Arkansas River Flooding.
The following shelter locations are open:
- Evangel Temple, 1110 South 12 Street, Fort Smith, AR
- Dardanelle Community Center, 2011 State Highway 22, Dardanelle, AR (temporary pet shelter available at Yell County Fairgrounds)
- Don Owens Center, 10 Lower Ridge Road, Conway, AR (location includes a temporary pet shelter provided by the Faulkner County Animal Response Team)
You DO NOT need to show proof of residency or personal identification to be admitted into a Red Cross shelter. Individuals and families are encouraged to bring the following items with them:
- clothing for a few days
- bedding
- toiletries
- essential medication
- a child’s stuffed animal, blanket or other items for your children
For more information on the Red Cross or how to donate to the organization, go to their website atwww.redcross.org.