Historically strong and deadly tornadoes cut a 200-mile path across eight states, with Kentucky bearing the brunt of the damage. The line of storms flattened homes, demolished businesses and leveled communities.
Many survivors are left with nothing but the clothes on their backs. There are thousands of families without power, heat, drinkable water, medical supplies, safe shelter, and access to food.
Recovery from the storms of this magnitude could take years. Please chip in to each of the charities that are ready to provide relief to hard hit communities.
Kentucky Civic Engagement Table: is working to sustainably support disaster relief efforts in Western Kentucky. All funds raised will be directed to groups supporting short-term and long-term aid and disaster relief for communities impacted by the recent tornadoes. They will prioritize groups that serve Kentuckians who may otherwise be neglected by other relief efforts, particularly Black, Indigenous, People of Color, Refugee, Immigrant, and poor and working class Kentuckians.
United Way of Kentucky: is working with emergency management, disaster partners and local communities to support services for families impacted by the devastating tornadoes.
CARE: is a global leader within a worldwide movement dedicated to ending poverty. They are currently working with a local community-based partner in Louisville to get families food, water, and emergency cash vouchers.
World Central Kitchen: uses the power of food to nourish communities and strengthen economies through times of crisis and beyond. WCK's Relief Team is spread throughout the impacted areas to provide thousands of comforting meals to families and rescue teams searching for survivors.
Feeding America: As communities in the South and Midwest reel from this weekend's tornados, the Feeding America network provides food and supplies to our impacted neighbors.
National Diaper Bank Network: In the aftermath of the devastating tornadoes that struck communities in eight states, including Kentucky, NDBN is working directly with regional members, such as the Nashville Diaper Connection to purchase, ship and distribute diapers and other basic necessities directly to families affected by the storms.