On May 6 the town of Hackleburg held a press conference that was covered by most major news outlets, both TV and newspapers.  If you watch the local news you may get some information, but so far they have not given to much specifically on Hackleburg

Points of interest:

• We are not turning any supplies or people away (Supplies still need to go to the Distribution Center Drop off at 800 Bexar Ave. East Hamilton, AL 35570)
• Information on having to fill out applications or check in for volunteers outside of town is not true.  This only applies if you are going through the Red Cross or other national groups.
• To volunteer still come into town. Tell the check point personnel you are volunteering in Hackleburg.  Follow the signs for “Staging” to the corner of Hwy. 172 and Culpepper Road (just a 1/4 mile down from the ‘old’ location)
• It is not true that you have to have hard hats, steel toe shoes, or any other safety equipment.  If you have them bring them.  Then you will be able to do work that you could not do without them.  But all Volunteers are needed.
• If you are wanting to volunteer this weekend, the focus is still on debris clean up.  Things that would help would be garbage bags, large garbage cans, and work gloves.

For clarification our information is coming directly from the Chief of Police Kenny Hallmark and those in those meetings.  This site, updates, and our Facebook (www.facebook.com/HackleburgHelpingHands) is all By the People, For the People!
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If you are wanting to bring items for distribution please call Brittney or Danielle at (571) 439-1825 to ensure that there is room to accommodate your load. Again, thank you so much for your “above and beyond” response to the need at hand.

What we do need: Water, canned goods, baby food and formula, ice (upon demand, please call first if you have access), snack foods (that do not have to be cooked), and the like.

A HUGE need we have currently is DAILY CONSUMABLES. Things that are used up on a daily basis like shampoo, soap, toothpaste, toothbrushes, deodorant, feminine products, batteries, diapers, toilet paper, paper plates, plastic eating utensils, plastic and styrofoam cups, paper towels, etc.

Also, if anyone would like to donate medication, we will ONLY accept over-the-counter, unopened, untampered-with and unused medications. At this time, we WILL NOT accept prescription medications. ALL bottles, boxes and tubes we receive that are opened, tampered-with or used WILL BE THROWN AWAY.

Highland Baptist Church will be collecting toilet paper, diapers, feminine hygiene products, water, toothpaste and tooth brushes from 12-4 on Sat or during church hours on Sun. SWEB, Frostbite & Montagu’s will also accept your donations and partner with HBC to get these items to Phil Campbell & Hackleburg on Monday. You can drop these items off at FB, Montagu’s or SWEB anytime this weekend during business hours.

We will continue to collect items for those affected by the storms in conjunction with Highland Baptist Church. In addition, we will set up special jars for cash donations, and Frostbite and Montagu’s will MATCH those cash donations.

1611 North Pine, Florence, AL 35630 Hours Mon – Sat: 11:00 am – 10:00 pm Phone (256) 275-3851

 

 

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We have several new and urgent needs.

For Hamilton:

We are moving our warehouse in Hamilton to the Munsenware Building. We need brooms and garbage bags to be able to clean the building. We also need manpower for the cleanup and moving of supplies.

For Hackleburg:

We need a lot of flashlights and corresponding batteries. We also need extra batteries of all kinds.
We need around 5 brooms with dustpans and mops with buckets.
We need underwear for Men, Women and children of all sizes.

All of these items need to be brought to:

Hamilton Recreation Center
371 7th Avenue SW
Hamilton, AL 35570

Below is a list that will be continually updated.

Immediate Needs:

Boxes
Generators (all kinds)
Bottled Water
Portable Water
Ice
Extension Cords
Canned Food
Baby Supplies
Gas fuel (also cash to fill supply trucks with gas)
Diesel Fuel
Flashlights
Batteries- AA, AAA, C, D, 9V
Paper Towels
Tissue
Plates
Plastic Forks
Styrofoam Cups
Paper Dry Goods
To go Plates
Cleaning Supplies
Rubber Gloves
Trash Bags
Cat+Dog Food

Wish List:

Generators at least 15,000 kw (25-50,000 would be preferred)
Water Buffalo (water truck)
Portable Freezers
Coolers
Tarps
Chain Saws
Debris Removal Equipment
Military style food that does not require preparation
Meat: ground beef/chicken
(We are preparing food at a kitchen off site and bringing in hot)
Bibles

A local ministry is taking donations as well. Follow this link and specify “Marion County Relief” in the process.