Tuesday, August 16, 2016

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Archdiocese of New Orleans Assisting with Flood Response

Posted August 16, 2016
Parishes and ministries in the Archdiocese of New Orleans are organizing efforts to assist our neighbors who have been affected by the floods this week. Below are details on how you can help.
Mary Queen of Peace Parish, 1501 W Causeway Approach, Mandeville, LA 70471
Collecting supplies until Wednesday for drop-off at Hammond shelter. More info>>
St. Catherine of Sienna Parish, 400 Codifer Blvd, Metairie, LA 70005
Collecting items at the church until Thursday, August 18. Items being collected include food, water, toiletries, diapers. Please consider bringing non-perishable food items. Items can be dropped off between 8:30 AM and 4:30 PM.
Ways to help in the coming days
Tuesday:
Sorting and packaging of items from 9:30 am – 12:00 pm.
Loading 18 wheeler with sorted goods 5:00 – 6:00 pm
Wednesday:
Sorting and packing of items from 9:30 am – 12:00 pm
Loading 18 wheeler with sorted goods 7:00 – 8:00 pm
Sorting and packing of items from 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Thursday:
Sorting and packing of items from 9:30 am – 12:00 pm
Loading 18 wheeler with sorted goods 7:00 – 8:00 pm
All activities are taking place in the gathering area of the Church. If you come to sort items, please bring boxes if you have any, packing tape, sharpie markers, and anything else helpful for organizing the items.
Christ the King535 Deerfield Rd, Terrytown, LA 70056
Christ the King Men’s Club and Home & School Association are accepting
donations for victims of the flood from Monday, August 15 to Friday, August
19. Items can be dropped off in front of school from 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM. Items
being collected are clothing, shoes and socks, blankets, pillows, disposable
diapers, baby wipes, baby formula, ensure, cleaning supplies, cat and dog
food, crates for animals, food bowl for animals and pet toys.
The Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts will be collecting non-perishable food items
on Wednesday, August 17, from 5:45 pm – 6:45 pm outside of the KC Home
(before their orientation meeting).
Second Harvest Food BankSecond Harvest Food Bank, an affiliated ministry of the Archdiocese of New Orleans is collecting monetary donations, food and cleaning supplies at their Elmwood Warehouse at 700 Edwards Ave, at their Lafayette location at 215 E Pinhook and at local Rouses.
More info >>
Catholic Charities Archdiocese of New Orleans
We are accepting donations on behalf of our sister agencies in Louisiana who have been impacted by the recent flooding. All monies received will be distributed to Louisiana Catholic Charities agencies assisting with short-term and long-term recovery needs.
Donate now >>

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