HOW TO HELP: Donate, volunteer to help flood victims across the region

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Published: Mar. 15, 2019 at 11:40 AM CDT
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Organizations, churches, and agencies around the region are working to collect donations — items and funds — to help those in the area who have been affected by the recent floods.

Here's where you can go to donate time, money, or other resources:

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GIVE:

| Text REDCROSS to 90999 to give $10 | 1-800-RED-CROSS

Donations can also be mailed to:

    American Red Cross 2912 S. 80th Ave. Omaha NE 68124
DONATION DROP-OFF:

The Salvation Army is collecting donations at the

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The temporary donation center will be open from noon to 6 p.m. this week. Household items needed include: mops, buckets, work gloves, rakes, shovels, bleach, and other cleaning items; as well as sports drinks and snacks.

Items will be distributed from Omaha to those in Nebraska and Iowa who have been affected by the ongoing flooding, according to the Salvation Army release.

A second Nebraska donation center location opened on April 4 inside the former JC Penney store in Bellevue at the Southroads Mall. That facility operates the same but will focus on serving Sarpy County and Cass County.

It will be open Monday through Saturday from noon to 6 p.m. starting April 18.

Those interested in making monetary donations can do so at

Other ways to give:

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DONATION DROP-OFF:

The Salvation Army is collecting donations at the Council Bluffs Corps located at 715 N. 16th St.

The donation center will be open on Mondays and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to noon. The center will be closed on Sundays.

Items will be distributed to those in Iowa who have been affected to the ongoing flooding.

Other ways to give:

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Food Banks
DONATE:

100% of donations will be distributed to Nebraska farmers, ranchers, and rural communities affected by the disasters.

  • Give online:Contribute to the Disaster Relief Fund
  • By mail: If you would like to write a check, make it out to Nebraska Farm Bureau Foundation and mail it to:
      Nebraska Farm Bureau Foundation Attn: Disaster Relief Fund P.O. Box 80299 Lincoln, NE 68501-0299
VOLUNTEER:

Call the Nebraska Department of Agriculture at 1-800-831-0550.

AGRICULTURE DISASTER EXCHANGE:

Like a “want ad” page, the ADE provides a place for Farm Bureau members to seek and offer help, as well as share information during tough times. [

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Lifegate Church

The church is encouraging sign-ups for people who want to help with cleanup efforts after flood waters recede. [

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Donations can be made online via the

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    1. Select "Southwest Iowa Funds" in the first drop-down menu. 2. Select "Mills County Flood Fund" in the second drop-down menu.

Of mail a check payable to the "Mills County Flood Fund" to:

    Mills County Community Foundation 3555 Farnam St., Suite 222 Omaha NE 68131
VOLUNTEER:

to assist with the phone bank; or call 712-520-4000.

DONATE ITEMS:

Call Julie Lynes at 712-527-0011 to coordinate.

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Nebraska Farm Bureau has set up a Disaster Relief Fund at its foundation to provide emergency aid to Nebraska farmers, ranchers, and rural communities affected by recent storms and flooding.

: "100% of the donations will be distributed to Nebraska farmers, ranchers, and rural communities affected by the disasters."

DONATE:
AGRICULTURE DISASTER EXCHANGE:

A place for Farm Bureau members to seek and offer help, as well as share information during tough times. [

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NEED HELP?

Apply for aid:

The organization is collecting donations — monetary and agricultural support — to be distributed to Nebraska cattle producers affected by the recent floods and other natural disasters.

HOW TO GIVE
    1. Download a donation form. 2. Write a check to "Nebraska Cattlemen Disaster Relief Fund," and mail it to:
      Nebraska Cattlemen Disaster Relief Fund 4611 Cattle Drive Lincoln NE 68521
AGRICULTURAL SUPPORT

If you would like to donate hay, feed, fencing materials, or volunteer help or equipment; or if you are seeking assistance yourself, call the Nebraska Department of Agriculture at 1-800-831-0550.

Be prepared to share your name, contact information, type and number of livestock, location — including your county of resident — what assistance you are seeking and how urgent your need is.

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Offutt Air Force Base

Help with flood relief efforts at Offutt AFB.

VOLUNTEER:

To help with base clean-up, email the Offutt AFB Chapel

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Fundraisers & other events

to find — or share posts — about community events you can participate in to help victims of the Heartland Floods.

Donor precautions

Nebraska Attorney General Doug Peterson reminds Nebraskans to donate with care and avoid charity scams in response to recent weather damage and flooding. [

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