Last updated Wednesday 12/15 at 12:00 PM
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- Governor Beshear's WKY relief fund: https://secure.kentucky.gov/formservices/Finance/WKYRelief
- The Western Kentucky Red Cross has already partnered with Facebook and set up an online method for those who want to help to make donations. https://www.facebook.com/donate/1102848833822116/10158603955417215/
- KY Red Cross: https://www.redcross.org/donate/donation.html/
- United Way of Kentucky https://www.uwky.org/tornado
- Disaster Relief at Work https://drawbuckets.org/donate/
- Convoy of Hope https://convoyofhope.org/
- Queer KY accepting donations https://donorbox.org/org_admin/forms/294506
- Lee Initiative– We are pledging $15K to relief and are actively fundraising for a match. https://leeinitiative.kindful.com/
- KY Baptist Disaster Relief https://kbc-exe.givingfuel.com/disaster-relief-tornado-donations
- Shop Local Kentucky – purchase a “Kentucky Strong” T-shirt and 100% of the proceeds will go to the Western Kentucky Tornado Relief Fund
- The Commonwealth Alliance Donor Table, Kentucky Civic Engagement Table, Black Leadership Action Coalition of Kentucky, and Hood To The Holler are raising funds to sustainably support disaster relief efforts in Western Kentucky. Donate here: https://actionnetwork.org/fundraising/kentucky-tornado-relief/
- Go Fund Me organized by Mayfield/Graves Chamber of Commerce with funds to be donated to Mayfield-Graves County United Way https://gofund.me/a8902152
- Verified Go Fund Me pages by other individuals and community organizations https://www.gofundme.com/c/act/tornado-outbreak-fundraisers
- His House Ministries in Mayfield https://hishouse.tv/give
- Salvation Army Disaster Relief https://give.helpsalvationarmy.org/give/166081/#!/donation/checkout or https://satruck.org
- Refuge Bowling Green - Fund for Refugee/Immigrants families impacted by Tornado: Text the word GIVE to 502-230-9464, then follow the instructions. Choose the BG Tornado Donations fund to help with this need.
- Mayfield Community Fund – https://gofund.me/ad834767
- Relevant Church of Mayfield https://wearerelevant.churchcenter.com/giving/to/mayfield-tornado-relief
- Marshall County Nonprofit Foundation is taking Venmo donations @MCNPF
- Community Foundation of West KY’s West KY Tornado Relief Fund: https://www.cfwestky.org/
- CFSB Bank branches are accepting donations by check with “disaster relief” in the memo line
- Donations to support KFTC staff and families - All donations made at this link will be given to KFTC staff, climate canvassers, and just transition fellows impacted by the storm. Any additional funds beyond their needs will be given to other relief efforts.
- Rollin Smoke BBQ will have their mobile trailer set up in Dawson Springs; monetary donations to offset costs can be made via Venmo (@rollinsmokebbq)
- Donation link organized by Courtney Cozee of Bremen, KY: https://www.gofundme.com/f/western-ky-tornado-vitamins…
- Presbyterian Disaster Assistance: http://bit.ly/DR000015
- Samaritan's Purse Disaster Relief https://samaritanspurse.org/article/deadly-tornado-outbreak-brings-heartache-across-multiple-states/
- United Methodist Church Disaster Response Fund: https://umcmission.org/advance-project/901670/
- First Christian Church Madisonville has a special offering that will go to assist families this holiday season http://madisonvilledisciples.org/about-us/online-giving/
- First Christian Church Bowling Green - https://fcccommunity.org/smile2/donate/
- Aspire Appalachia – donate via Paypal: paypal@aspireappalachia.org
- Global Giving Midwest US Tornado Relief Fund https://www.globalgiving.org/projects/midwest-tornado-relief-fund/
- BowlingGreen micro pantry: Venmo: bgmicropantry
- Luke 14 Ministries, LLC-taking donations of gift cards to restaurants, Wal-Mart, etc.; donations can be sent via Paypal at https://bit.ly/2OSLEED (select "Tornado Relief" from the drop down menu); gift cards can be mailed to 4120 Brown Road, Madisonville, or pickup can be arranged.
- UK College of Medicine Students: https://www.gofundme.com/f/ukcom-student-effort-for-tornado-relief-in-ky
- Diocese of Owensboro: https://owensborodiocese.org/give/
- Churches of Christ Disaster Relief Fund https://www.disasterreliefeffort.org/
- Lutheran Disaster Response https://www.elca.org/disaster/
- Emily Cornwell in Mayfield KY: “If you would like to help those in need, I’ve started compiling a coordinated list of donation requests. You are welcome to venmo/paypal me and I will post receipts of donation purchases we make with the money and deliver to folks in Graves County. Venmo- @emilycornwell / paypal- emily.cornwell22@yahoo.com
- Sunrise Movement is organizing direct aid in Bowling Green; for monetary donations: venmo: @sunrisemvmtlexington insta:@sunrisemvmtbgky
- Beau Mohon in Mayfield KY: “Any monetary donations you can send to myself or one of the resources… will be much appreciated. Any money donated to myself I will provide screenshots for accountability. Venmo- @Beau-Mohon / cashapp- $BeauMohon”
- Find personal Go Fund Me links for individuals in western ky here: https://www.gofundme.com/s?q=western ky
General
Got generators? Call Justin Carrico at 270-705-4199. Western KY
The following animal shelters are in critical need due to the tornadoes:
- Mayfield-Graves County Animal Shelter
- Bowling Green/Warren County Humane Society
- Ceglinski Animal Clinic, 5401 Blandville Rd., Paducah, KY, 270-554-0171 (also offering free housing for displaced pets)
- River Retriever Kennels LLC, 5796 Old Mayfield Rd., Paducah, KY, 270-556-4433 (also offering housing for displaced pets)
By City
Ashland
- KEDC, 904 Rose Rd, (606) 928-0205 (toys to be delivered on 12/20)
Augusta
- Miller Lumber Co, 201 Seminary Ave (Cleaning supplies, personal hygiene items, blankets, bottled water, tarps, etc.)
Bowling Green
- SOKY fairground/lampkin park is in need of puppy pads, rugs and BLANKETS. drop directly to SOKY fairgrounds on Morgantown road.
- Shake Rag Barbershop 301 State St. BGKY accepting donations sunday 2p to 4p, mon-fri regular operating hours
- Next Level Church 1405 Veterans Memorial BGKY accepting donations Tues-Thurs 10a to 2p
- BG Freedom Walkers mutual aid fund accepting donations of food, water, hygiene products, blankets etc. Call 270-779-5100 to make a donation. Send cash donations to: cashapp- $Rikanelson10 / venmo- @BGFREEDOM-WALKERS / checks can be written out to BG Freedom Walkers
- State Farm Insurance- D.C. Clement 430 U.S. 31W Bypass Suite 108 BGKY accepting donations Mon-Fri 8:30a to 6p
- Mount Zion Baptist Church 175 Graham Dr. BGKY accepting donations
- Eleventh St Baptist Church 1035 Kenton ST. BGKY accepting donations
- State Street Baptist Church 340 State St. BGKY accepting donations
- Jonesville Academy accepting donations www.jonesvilleacademy.org/community
- Kentuckians For The Commonwealth office 958 Collette Ave is accepting donations
Benton
- Stepstone Family and Youth Services– 78 Caky Dr, Benton, KY (270) 527-8388
- Marshall County Exceptional Center 198 Old Symsonia Rd, Benton, KY 270-252-6530
- Marshall County Elks Lodge 97 Kashway Ln, Benton, KY 270-703-2706
- Central Elementary School, 115 Jim Goheen Road Benton, KY 42025 (accepting donations on weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
Calvert City
- Calvert City Civic Center, 991 5th Ave SE, Calvert City, KY 42029 (Drop off until 5 p.m. on Saturday Dec. 11 and Sunday Dec. 12)
Cave City
- Cave City Community Center (Senior Center) 105 Duke St, Cave City, KY 42127
Central City
- South Carrollton Community Center, 50 Clark St (Clothes, blankets, baby supplies, coats, batteries, cleaning supplies)
Clarksville, IN
- Clarksville Town Hall, 2000 Broadway Street, Clarksville, IN, (accepting donation Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.)
Dawson Springs
- Apex Cleaning
- Swaggy P's-feeding First Responders in Dawson Springs; taking donations of bottled water, granola bars, baby wipes and diapers, formula, any toiletries would also be greatly appreciated; buns and chip donations also. Both locations are accepting donations (Hanson and Madisonville)
- Redemption City Church, 104 Railroad Ave., Dawson Springs KY, 270-425-4310
- Dawson Spring High School, 317 Eli St, Dawson Springs, KY 42408
Drakesboro
- Hope 2 All Food Pantry. 307 W. Mose Rager Blvd. Drakesboro, KY 42337
- Helix Massage & Wellness. 110 W Everly Bros. Blvd. Central City, KY 42330
Elizabethtown
- Water drive at Pritchard Community Center, 404 S Mulberry St, Elizabethtown, KY 42701 (need cases of bottled water)
Eddyville
- Akridge Farm Supply, 724 Fairview Ave, Eddyville, KY 42038, 270-388-2910 – Looking specifically for tarps and gas cans
Fancy Farm
- St. Jerome’s Catholic Church, 20 KY-339, Fancy Farm, KY 42039
Georgetown
- Georgetown Fire Department, 101 Jacobs Drive, Georgetown, KY (accepting donations all week)
Glasgow
- David Curran and Lindsey Strange, Glasgow KY Donations 270-589-9325
Greenville
- Felix Martin Hall, 501 W. Everly Brothers Blvd
Henderson
- National Guard Armory, 735 North Elm Street – open 8 AM to 8 PM on Sat and Sun (food, blankets, plastics totes, rakes, shovels. Also accepting cash donations.
Jamestown
- Donations will be collected at the batting cages at Jamestown City Park beginning Sar. donations can be dropped off between the hours of 2-6pm through Thursday
Lawrenceburg
- Anderson County Sheriff’s Office, 208 South Main Street, Lawrenceburg, KY 40342
Lexington
- Planned Parenthood is collecting donations of menstrual products and diapers to be sent to Hickman (our organizer is on the ground there). 268 Southland Dr, Suite 120, Lexington, KY 40503
- Kentucky Student Environmental Coalition, Lexington Food Not Bombs, and Lex ARA are taking donations at the Green Lantern Bar at 3rd and Jefferson to bring supplies to Bowling Green.
- Ronald McDonald House Charities, 1300 Sports Center Dr, Lexington (collecting donations through Dec. 17)
- Kentucky Education Development Corporation, 118 James Court Ste 60
Louisville
- Planned Parenthood is collecting donations of menstrual products and diapers to be sent to Hickman (our organizer is on the ground there). 842 S 7th Street, Louisville KY 40203;
- LOUISVILLE DROP OFF LOCATION: 1011 Carlisle Ave 40215. Truck is heading to WKY tomorrow. Items needed: phone chargers, water, toilet paper, paper towels, plates, napkins, diapers, bottles, formula, wipes, canned goods, seasonally appropriate clothing, gloves, etc
- Four pegs is working with Six Forks Burgers to bring supplies to Mayfield. Drop off at restaurants.
- Northpointe Bank 6300 Duchmans Parkway, Louisville ky is taking donations to be delivered to Mayfield.
- Ronald McDonald House Charities, 550 South First Street, Louisville, (collecting donations through Dec. 17)
- Jefferson County Public Schools, VanHoose Education Center, 3332 Newburg Road, Louisville, KY 40218 (accepting donations from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m through Friday)
- Veteran’s Club Inc., 9419 Seatonville rd. at Fern Creek Christian Church, Louisville, KY 40291
Madisonville
- UPS, 925 Industrial Rd – truck parked out front
- Hopkins County YMCA-food donations and hygiene items are being collected
- Clark's True Value
- County Clerk's Office
- Operation Save Christmas. Please drop off toys wrapped with tag saying age and gender of gift (not large gifts, $5, $10, $15 gifts) or money ($1 is not too little) to WTTL at 265 South Main in Madisonville. For more information call 270-584-5951.
- Hopkins County Collision will begin collecting items for tornado survivors Monday at 7 am. Items can be dropped at 1550 Beulah Road (Princeton Pike), Madisonville between 7a-4p, Monday through Friday
- The Gift Horse-collecting supplies to be dispersed...drop off 12/11 until 2pm and any day next week. Toiletries, coats, blankets, and basic necessities appreciated
- Hopkins County Extension Family and Consumer Sciences (75 Cornwall Drive, Madisonville)-accepting donations of water, bread items (poptarts, etc.), snacks, non-perishable food items, sandwich meat
- Molly's Mutts-Taking donations for cat crates, pet taxis, large crates etc.; Offering assistance with dog food, crates etc.; delivering dog and cat food to some local drop off points in Madisonville
- Lakeshore Country Club- accepting donations of water, food, etc.
- Oh Sew Sweet Boutique, 210 East Arch Street, Madisonville, Ky.
Mayfield
- Northside Baptist Church 611 W Lockridge St, Mayfield, KY
- Fairview Baptist Church across from 701 West Water Street Mayfield KY. Any Supplies can help for this community. EVERYTHING ACCEPTED
Newport
- Emergency Supply Drive Drop Off at Roebling Point Books at 601 Overton Street (blankets, bottled water, personal hygiene, and cleaning supplies)
- Newport Fire Department - cleaning supplies, blankets, bottled water, personal hygiene items,
Owensboro
- Green River Distilling Co., 10 Distillery Rd., Owensboro, KY, 42301 (accepting donations from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Friday, Dec. 17)
Paducah
- The Johnson Bar. 133 S. 3rd St. Paducah, KY. 42001
- Barrel & Bond. 100 Broadway St. Paducah, KY 42001
- First Baptist Church 2890 Broadway St, Paducah, KY (270) 442-2728
- Etcetera Coffee 320 N 6th St, Paducah, KY (270) 443-7760
- Dry Ground Brewing Company 3121 Broadway St, Paducah, KY 42001
- Paducah Beer Works 301 N 4th St, Paducah, KY 42001
- McCracken County Cooperative Extension Service, 2025 New Holt rd., Paducah, KY 42001 (Accepting backpacks and toys through Dec. 20, will deliver to children of western KY for Christmas)
- Lone Oak Baptist Church, 3601 Lone Oak Rd, Paducah, KY 42003
- Community Kitchen, 1237 Martin Luther King Jr Drive, Paducah, KY
- Hancock’s of Paducah, 3841 Hinkleville Road, Paducah, KY (accepting donations of clean quilts and blankets, Tuesday, Dec. 14 through Friday, Dec. 17, 9 a.m. to 5pm, and Saturday, Dec. 18, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.)
Russell Springs
- Donations will be collected at City Hall in Russel Springs M-Thursday from 7am - 4pm. Seeking: bottle water, diapers, non-perishable food items, baby formula, new blankets, coats, hats
Russellville
- Walnut Grove Baptist Church 2941 Highland Lick Rd, Russellville, KY taking donations at 11am 12/11/21
Suggested donation list
- Gas for generators
- Flash lights
- Head lamps
- Batteries
- Work/Utlity Gloves
- Water
- Gas Cans
- Socks
- Undergarments
- Blankets
- Coats
- Warm Clothes
- Shoes
- Toiletry Items
- baby formula
- Food that doesnt have to be cooked
- Money
- Phone chargers
- Battery packs
- Pet food
- Diapers and wipes
- Tampons/Pads