help with New Orleans’ recovery, including opening the Sterling Express convenience store and Sterling Farms supermarket in the city.
“My neighbors & I have flooded in Baton Rouge. I am reminded of the generosity given to my family during Katrina. Now we will care for you”
If you feel for the people of Louisiana and want to help, here’s a few ways to get involved:
Money
You can donate to the Red Cross at redcross.org, by calling 1-800-RED CROSS or by texting “LAFLOODS” to 90999.
Necessities
United Way of Southeast Louisiana is accepting donations including toiletries, cleaning kits, infant products and pet products to help families recovering from the flooding. You can find where to send goods online at www.unitedwaysela.org
Food
Second Harvest Food Bank, a Louisiana organization, says it is sending thousands of pounds of food, water and cleaning supplies to the flood victims. The group is accepting supplies and nonperishable food as well as monetary donations. Visit Give No Hunger to donate.