CEDAR RAPIDS - The Cedar Rapids Salvation Army sustained flood damage to its offices at 1000 C Avenue NW. The building remains unsafe while clean up efforts continue. Until further notice, The Army is coordinating disaster response operations from a temporary facility, the former EconoFoods at 1800 51st Street NE, Cedar Rapids. The Army wishes to extend special thanks and recognition to the Nash Finch Company for donating use of this building.

Donations of NEW goods from the public are now being accepted at this location. ONLY the following items will be accepted at this location:

Cleaning Supplies
Bleach, Large Heavy Duty Garbage Bags, Vinegar, Rubber & Work Gloves, Mops/Brooms, Squeegees, Cleaning Products, Paper Towels, Buckets, Rags
Hygiene/Personal Care Items
Toilet Paper, Shampoo, Deodorant, Toothpaste, Toothbrushes, Disinfecting Wipes, Hand Sanitizer, Feminine Hygiene Products, Bug Spray, Sunscreen
Nonperishable Food Items
Disposable Kitchenware
Any Size Resealable Storage Bags
Diapers/Wipes
Storage Totes/Laundry Baskets
Fans & Dehumidifiers
Socks, Underwear – All Sizes
Adult Work Boots

The following items will NOT be accepted or distributedfrom this location:

Clothing
Furniture
Appliances
Household Goods
Used Items of Any Kind

For assistance with clothing and household goods, or to donate these items, please contact the following community partners for more information:

VERY IMPORTANT – Please call ahead and verify hours of operation, donation needs/restrictions, types of assistance provided, etc.

- Aid to Women (Operating from Cedar Hills Community Church)
6455 E Avenue NW, #319-396-6608 (no acceptance of women's clothing at this time)
- St. Mark’s United Methodist Church
4700 Johnson Avenue NW, #319-396-6361(assistance only at this time - no acceptance of donations)
- Prairie Hills High School
401 76thAvenue SW, #319-848-5340 (no acceptance of clothing donations at this time)
- Goodwill Industries
Donation Center: 803 34th Street SE, #319-862-0476
Thrift Store/Donation Center: 5520 Council St NE, #319-378-0393
Thrift Store/Donation Center: 2000 Scotty Drive SW, #319-654-9585
Thrift Store/Donation Center: 3202 7th Avenue, Marion, #319-892-0010
- The Salvation Army Thrift Stores
717 3rdAvenue SE, #319-365-9333
2504 7th Avenue, Marion, #319-373-3373
- Unity of Cedar Rapids
3791 Blairs Ferry Road NE, #319-393-5422 (donations only - no assistance from this location)

These community partners are assisting organizations like The Salvation Army in managing donations and assisting flood victims. The Salvation Army does not have the capacity to warehouse and process all of the generous donations coming in from across the community and around the country. These partners are making every effort to work cooperatively to address the tremendous need in Linn County. Your patience and understanding is appreciated – this is a work in progress!

The Salvation Army is currently preparing to open a disaster recovery center. Assistance for Linn County/Cedar Rapids residents affected by area flooding is expected to begin this week. Additional information regarding days/hours of operation and assistance to be provided will be released as soon as it is available.

The Salvation Army is continuing to feed and hydrate throughout the flood affected areas. The Army is now operating several fixed feeding sites including the parking lot of its building at 1000 C Avenue NW and the Palo fire department. These sites are providing lunch and dinner meals and hydration.

The Army is also operating mobile feeding units known as canteens. The canteens are providing food and hydration in the field going from neighborhood to neighborhood serving both residents and emergency workers. To date, The Army has served meals and hydration to 50,000 individuals.

The Salvation Army has enlisted resources from its divisional and territorial headquarters to support the recovery efforts in Cedar Rapids. Teams of specially trained Salvation Army officers, staff and volunteers from neighboring states are also assisting the local corps in coordinating its response.

The Army and other service organizations are looking for volunteers to assist in many different capacities. For more information on volunteer opportunities, contact:

Serve the City: 319-378-0337

Wide-spread devastation and long-term relief efforts are anticipated. Cash donations allow The Salvation Army the flexibility to respond to ongoing and changing local needs.

Checks earmarked for Cedar Rapids flood relief can be mailed to:

The Salvation Army
P.O. Box 8056
Cedar Rapids, 52408-8056

Donations can also be made online by clicking on the “donate now” kettle icon located on the left-hand side of The Army's homepage at www.tsacedarrapids.org. You can also donate by calling 1-800-SAL-ARMY. Be sure to specify your contribution for Cedar Rapids flood relief.

For more information on immediate and long-term financial needs and how you can help, call The Army's Director of Development and Communications, Mindy Kayser, at 319-533-2334. For ongoing updates: www.tsacedarrapids.org