Official Disaster Relief Donation Drop-Off Location Established in Elmore County to Assist Autauga, Elmore and Coosa Counties
Due to the tremendous need and out pouring of support in our area, the Autauga County Commission and Autauga EMA have partnered with Elmore County to provide a Donation Drop-off Location to those in need due to the severe weather events in Autauga, Coosa and Elmore Counties. Phoenix Wetumpka Industrial Investors have a 200,000 Sq. Ft. warehouse located at 3145 Elmore Rd., Wetumpka, AL, available for donation drop off and storage.
“Autauga County is thankful for our strong partnership with the Elmore County Commission and other leaders in the area, and the opportunity to partner together to utilize the donated space Phoenix Wetumpka Industrial Investors is providing to assist the residents in Autauga, Elmore and Coosa County. Their community support and strong partnerships are crucial as we continue working together to meet the needs of our residents and those in Elmore and Coosa who have lost so much during the tornado outbreak on January 12th”, stated Chairman Jay Thompson, Autauga County Commission.
The Donation Drop- off Location will begin receiving donations Monday, January 16th, and will be in operation for the next several weeks, Monday through Saturday, 9 AM- 6 PM. Individuals wishing to provide donations should enter the facility at the gates guard house and indicate they are dropping off donations for the tornado victims. Should a donation be in a large quantity, please call the number below to schedule your donation so appropriate volunteer resources are in place to accept the donation. Questions related to the donation drop off location should contact 804-305-6471.
Any item donated should be in NEW packaging when possible. We will NOT accept the following:
Shoes
Used clothing
Used beds or bedding
Expired food
Chocolate
Used appliances
Used furniture
Items to donate include:
Socks of all sizes
T-shirts of all sizes
Underwear all sizes male and female
Towels and washcloths
Sheets and blankets
Pillows and pillowcases
Hairbrushes and combs
Feminine hygiene items
Bar soap
Shower gel
Lotion
Disposable razors
Shaving crème
Q-tips
Shampoo and conditioner
Baby Diapers all sizes
Baby wipes
Lysol spray
Household cleaning supplies
Trash bags all sizes
First-aid kits
Batteries all sizes
Work gloves all sizes
Baggies all sizes
Brooms, mops, dustpans
Shovels
Rakes
Washing detergent or pods
Fabric softener sheets
Dish liquid
Dishwasher pods
Over the counter meds (not expired): Neosporin, band aids, Tylenol, Advil, aspirin, etc.
Coolers
Paper plates
Styrofoam or plastic disposable cups
Plasticware(forks, knives, spoons)
Paper towels
Toilet paper
Non-Perishable food (not expired):
Crackers(all kinds)
Boxed macaroni and cheese
Peanut butter
Jelly
Dry beans
Rice
Canned vegetables, fruits, and soups
Spaghetti sauce in jar or can
Pasta
Salt and pepper
Sugar
Coffee
Dry creamer
Teabags
Cookies(no chocolate)
Poptarts
Granola bars
Gatorade all flavors
Bottled water
Points of distribution and operating hours will be announced soon.