Here’s How East Texans Can Help Harvey Victims

Numerous individuals, groups, businesses, and agencies in the area have stepped up to offer various type of assistance to those affected by the floodwaters and damage associated with Harvey.  Representatives with the Lufkin Police Department have compiled details on how to best support some of these efforts.  

If you're looking to volunteer or donate in the Harvey relief/rescue effort, join the Angelina County Hurricane Harvey Volunteers Facebook group. They have groups meeting daily in the Academy parking lot around 8:30 a.m. to head down with boats and supplies. To ensure the safety of all volunteers, they are coordinating with law enforcement in the impacted counties. Many volunteers are relying on the Zello Walkie Talkie app for radio traffic. 

We spoke with the creator of the Facebook group and she said there is a major need for monetary donations for gas and also rescue equipment like life jackets and rope as many local retailers are sold out of these items already. A donation page has been established by the Angelina County Hurricane Harvey Volunteers.

You can also register to assist with rescues and see IMMEDIATE RESCUE NEEDS.

Contact Wendy's Misfits Animal Rescue if you wish to foster a pet displaced by the storm or assist in rescuing animals from flood waters.

The Red Cross is also at the front lines and a trusted name in helping the victims.
Lufkin-area donation drop-off locations:
- Screen Geeks (2950 S. John Redditt Dr. #107)
- Kellie Gann & Company (121 E. Shepherd Ave.)
- Urgent Doc (525 N. Brentwood Dr.)
- Angelina County Farmers Market (2107 S. Medford Dr.)
- Angelina County Clerk's Office (215 E. Lufkin Ave.)
- Lufkin ER (2807 S. 1st St.)
- Chala Sports and Family Chiropractic (2610 S. John Redditt Dr.)
- Angelina Federal Employees Credit Union (900 Pershing Ave.)
- Harvest Baptist Church (6565 S. U.S. Highway 69)
- Kovar Capital (106 E. Lufkin Ave.)
- Academy of Hair Design (512 S. Chestnut St.)

Here is a general list of items needed:

FIRST AID KITS
Clothing and Shoes: all sizes of Men’s, Women’s, Children and Babies
Blankets
Sheets
Pillows/Pillow cases
Sleeping Bags

Yoga Mats
Mylar Blankets
Tarps

Shampoo and Conditioner
Soap of any kind
Hand Sanitizer
Toilet paper
Pain medications
Vaseline
Cotton Balls/ Swabs
Feminine Hygiene products
Deodorant
Dental Cleaning products
Hair ties
Bug repellent
Band-Aids’
Sanitary Wipes
Wet Naps
Foot powder

Disposable plates, cups, silverware
Rain gear
Zip ties
Gloves
Zip lock bags
Trash Bags
Glow sticks
Batteries
Flashlights
Candles
Matches
Battery operated clocks
Watches
Can openers

Phone chargers
Hand warmers
Collars/ Leashes

WATER
Water purification tablets
Canned goods of all types
Dry foods
Dog food
Cat food
Coffee
Coffee filters

Diapers (adult & children)
Wipes
Formula
Diaper cream
Bottles
Baby toys
Baby blankets

Any toys
Books
Games

City Church Lufkin is taking monetary donations.

Also, Chris Faulkner of Lufkin has put out the following plea: Please consider making tax-deductible donations of new or used tools and equipment. Items must be in working condition and can be dropped off at gray tin warehouse behind 1422 South 1st Street in Lufkin - across from the Suddenlink office. Our 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, Relief for Her (ReliefForHer.org), serves widows and single mothers in their home improvement needs. We will be involved in restoring homes which were damaged from the flooding in Houston.  Please see what tools are needed here:

As many of us are aware of the devastating flooding to Houston and surrounding areas. Hudson Middle & High School will be accepting donations. The Nursing staff is helping to coordinate for our campuses with donations. The Donations will need to be delivered to our campuses front offices. The nurse's will have boxes there for your donations to be placed in. The donations will need to be delivered by Friday to the offices to be picked up to be delivered to Houston area by Friday afternoon.
The following things are needed at this:

This list is constantly growing/changing. Feel free to add to our list of donation sites or update with any additional information.