Updated: Here’s where MS Coast can donate to Hurricane Ida recovery in Louisiana

Companies, first responders and cities across South Mississippi are still collecting supplies and donations to help those impacted by Hurricane Ida in Louisiana.

Here is where to donate supplies:

▪ Sept. 20-26 — United Way of South Mississippi, the Gulf Coast Community Foundation and Goodwill Industries of South Mississippi will hold a donation drive to help those affected by Hurricane Ida in South Louisiana. Donations can be dropped-off at any Goodwill retail store on the Coast and the Knight Nonprofit Center on Seaway Road in Gulfport. All donations will be delivered to United Way of South Louisiana.

Among the items requested are: Diapers, formula, animal supplies, cleaning supplies, first aid, hygiene supplies, PPE, tools, water/drinks, rakes, plastic boxes with lids, buckets, cleaning supplies and school supplies. Only new items are being accepted.

▪ Through Sept. 24 — St. Peter’s by-the-Sea and St. Mark’s Episcopal Churches are collecting food pantry supplies for St. Mark’s Harvey, Louisiana. They will be delivered Sept. 24-25 from noon-1 p.m. Drop off at St. Peter’s by-the-Sea, 1909 15th St., Gulfport, before noon or St. Mark’s, 11322 W Taylor Road. Items requested are dry foods like beans and rice, canned goods, kids’ favorites like pudding and peanut butter. Also needed are cases of water.

▪ City of Long Beach is collecting supplies for South Louisiana at the Police Department, 201 Alexander Road, and Fire Department at 645 Klondyke Road. Needed are baby items, formula, cleaning supplies, water, Gatorade, toilet paper, paper towel, mops, buckets, bleach, Clorox wipes, hand sanitizers, Aleve, Advil and toiletries. Please, no clothes.

▪ Through Oct. 4 — Ztrip cab service is holding a food/water drive from Sept. 9-Oct. 4 at any Coast location or to any Ztrip vehicle.

Money donations

Emeril Lagasse Foundation is providing emergency relief grants to help feed Hurricane Ida victims and first responders. Donate directly to the organizations at covenanthousenola.org, no-hunger.org or nochi.org.

Rouses Markets Disaster Fund is is a registered 501(3)c charitable organization, established to help Rouses’ employees in Terrebonne and Lafourche parishes, who suffered devastating losses during Hurricane Ida. Their staff in Louisiana and Mississippi affected by Ida are being paid time and a half and Rouses is providing free meals. The fund was announced by CEO Donny Rouse, and seeded with $100,000 from the company. The family-owned company is working with their suppliers to raise donations for the fund. A donation campaign is being launched online and at Rouses stores across the Gulf Coast.

Winn-Dixie customers can make contributions or round up their grocery bill at checkout. All money raised will go directly to the American Red Cross’ Disaster Relief program.

This story was originally published September 4, 2021 at 8:00 AM.