Hurricane Response
Monetary donations to help with disaster relief efforts may be made through the following avenues:
- Through our church (in person or via our app) by designating your gift to Hurricane Relief; gifts given through our church will go to TN Baptist Disaster Relief
- Directly to TN Baptist Disaster Relief at https://tndisasterrelief.org/contributions/
- Directly to Send Relief (Southern Baptist Convention) at https://www.sendrelief.org
- Directly to Samaritan’s Purse at https://www.samaritanspurse.org
The McMinn-Meigs Baptist Association (350 N Congress Parkway, Athens) is serving as a drop-off location for the following immediate-aftermath and longterm-need items:
EMERGENCY IMMEDIATE-AFTERMATH
“Immediate-Aftermath” items are usually needed in the weeks to a month after a storm. After that please focus on the “Long Term” needs as people try and set up their homes again.
All perishable items must be within the date and not expired.
Used clothing not accepted.
“Immediate-Aftermath” items are usually needed in the weeks to a month after a storm. After that please focus on the “Long Term” needs as people try and set up their homes again.
- Box knives
- Hammers
- Flat pry bars
- Flat shovels
- Tyvek suits
- Wheelbarrows
- Rubber gloves
- Floor squeegees
- Large, heavy-duty garbage bags
- Hoses
- Mosquito repellent
- Cleaning supplies
- Mops, brooms, buckets, squeegees
- Scoop shovels, rakes
- Safety glasses
- Leather gloves
- Long rubber gloves
- Mechanic-type gloves
- Small scrub brushes
- Box fans
- Push brooms
- Toilet paper
- Paper towels
- Laundry detergent, fabric softener
- Dryer sheets
- Shampoo, conditioner, body wash, soap
- Deodorant, anti-perspirant
- Toothpaste, toothbrushes
- Feminine hygiene products
- Baby wipes
- Diapers
- Adult diapers
- Suntan Lotion SPF 30 or higher
- New hairbrushes
- Baby formula (Must be within date)
- Gatorade/Powerade
- Individually wrapped snack foods with long-shelf life (no expired food)
- Food with long shelf life (no expired food)
- Clothing (No Used Clothing)
- New Underwear and bras (All sizes in original package)
- New Socks in all sizes
- New shoes, sneakers, and sandals
- New Adult clothing
- New Baby clothing
- New Children’s Clothing
All perishable items must be within the date and not expired.
Used clothing not accepted.
LONGTERM RECOVERY
At the beginning of a disaster, many people, churches, and organizations flock to meet the immediate needs of those who have experienced a disaster. Often towns are overrun with donations and must spend time and manpower finding places to put everything and then find people to manage the flow of goods. Think about what people would need to go back in and set up a house. Think about when you moved into your first home or got married, what were the things that you needed for your home?
Used clothing not accepted.
At the beginning of a disaster, many people, churches, and organizations flock to meet the immediate needs of those who have experienced a disaster. Often towns are overrun with donations and must spend time and manpower finding places to put everything and then find people to manage the flow of goods. Think about what people would need to go back in and set up a house. Think about when you moved into your first home or got married, what were the things that you needed for your home?
- Pots and Pan sets
- Skillets
- Silverware sets (4 or 8 place settings)
- Dish sets (4 or 8 place settings)
- Drinking Cups
- Coffee cups
- Knives
- Potato peelers
- Pizza cutters
- Spatulas
- Serving spoons/utensils
- Dish Towels
- Dish Cloths
- Potholders/gloves
- Small hand mixers
- Mixing bowls
- Serving bowls
- Pyrex dishes
- Storage dishes for Refrigerator
- Coffee makers
- Cookie sheets
- Pizza sheets
- Can openers
- Bath Towels, Hand Towels, and Washcloth sets
- Bathmat sets
- Bed Sheet sets (King, Queen, Double, Single)
- Blankets
- Comforter Sets
- Wall clocks
- Clothing (No Used Clothing)
- New Underwear and bras (All sizes in original package)
- New Socks in all sizes
- New shoes, sneakers, and sandals
- New Adult clothing
- New Baby clothing
- New Children’s Clothing
Used clothing not accepted.