Riverside Baptist has been working to assist our neighbors in Texas that have been impacted by the widespread flooding associated with Hurricane Harvey. Below you will find information on supplies and resources that are needed, drop-off locations, opportunities to serve, and a secure link to donate funds to aid those affected. Please contact the church office at 225-664-1278 for more information.
PRAY
Be in prayer for those affected by the storm for strength and restoration! Pray for all the churches and organizations who are assisting in the impacted communities.
FINANCIAL DONATIONS
You can make a financial donation via PayPal by using the "Donate" button below. A PayPal account is not required to make a donation, and monies collected will go toward restoration efforts.
ITEMS BEING COLLECTED
We are now assembling the following supplies. (No clothes at this time please)
- Blankets
- Basic toiletries/hygiene products
- Water
- Box fans
- Pillows
- Air mattresses
- Toilet paper
- Diapers
- Basic medical supplies
- Styrofoam cups
- Napkins
- Snack food
- Gatorade, Powerade, etc.
- Paper towels
- Plastic forks, spoons and knives
- Medium duty type gloves
- Band-Aids and Neosporin
- Paper plates
- Apples, oranges, bananas
- Laundry detergent
- Hand wipes
- Bug spray and sunscreen
- Ziplock bags
- Paper bags
- Hand soap
- Walmart gift cards
Cleanup items, tools, etc.
- Bleach
Gloves
Mops and buckets
Cleaning supplies/brushes/sponges
Large trash bags (commercial)
Masks
Packing supplies (boxes, tape, plastic totes, bubble wrap, paper, markers)
Sheetrock knives
Chalk lines
Flat bars
Hammers
(Call for available drop off dates and times)
(Call for available drop off dates and times)
Please contact the church office for updates regarding current and future volunteer opportunities.