On Friday night into Saturday morning, December 10-11, 2021, many parts of Kentucky were devastated by tornadoes in the middle of Winter. Homes and businesses were leveled, lives lost, and thousands without power and basic supplies. This list, though not comprehensive, serves as a collection of resources and places to give to those impacted.
MONETARY DONATIONS
Kentucky Government Team Western Kentucky Tornado Relief Fund
Community Foundation of West Kentucky
Western KY Red Cross Disaster Relief Fundraiser
Kentucky United Way Disaster Relief Fund
Charles Booker Campaign Tornado Relief Fund
Feeding America Kentucky’s Heartland (Selected designation: “Tornado Relief Fund”)
UK College of Medicine Student Effort for Tornado Relief in KY
Trace Creek Baptist Church Mayfield Tornado Relief
Click here to support University of Kentucky students impacted
Click here to support University of Kentucky employees impacted
Click here to donate blood to area survivors and hospitals in critical need
Shop Local KY Shirt Fundraiser
4-H’ers Helping 4-H’ers Relief Fund
Midwest and Southern Tornado Outbreak Relief Fund – GoFundMe
Kentuckians for the Commonwealth Organizing Document with Personal Fundraisers
Mayfield Graves County Tornado Relief
Relevant Church Mayfield Tornado Relief
Salvation Army Disaster Relief December 2021 Tornado Outbreak (Arkansas, Kentucky & Tennessee)
Bowling Green Micro Pantry – Venmo
The Shop Forward Shirt Fundraiser
SUPPLY DONATIONS
List of suggested items:
- Gas/kerosene
- Flashlights
- Non-perishable food that does not require additional ingredients, electricity, or spices to prepare
- Head lamps
- Batteries
- Utility Gloves
- Water bottles
- Gas Cans
- Socks
- Undergarments
- Blankets
- Coats
- Warm Clothes
- Shoes
- Toiletry Items
- Baby formula
- Gift Cards
- Phone chargers
- Battery packs
- Pet food
- Diapers/wipes
- Tampons/Pads
Bourbon County UK Agriculture Extension Supply Drive for December 13
Mayfield-Graves County Fairgrounds Supply Drop-off
Lone Oak Middle School “Stuff the Bus” Donation Drive. 260 Bleich Road, Paducah, Sunday, Dec. 12 from 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. Items needed water, baby items, canned food, boxed food, blankets, tarps, dog food, shampoo, razors, shaving cream, large trash bags, towels, pillows & cases, toilet paper, paper towels, basic cleaning items, plastic cups.
Kentucky State Police have set up a hotline for those who want to volunteer or donate. Volunteers are asked to call 270-331-1979. Those who wish to offer donations are asked to call 270-297-7772 or 270-331-0945. KSP asks that people keep 911 phone lines clear for those needing assistance.
RESOURCES FOR THOSE IMPACTED
Keeping Food Safe during Power Outages
Mayfield-Graves County Animal Shelter Lost and Found Pet Information
