HELP FOR MISSISSIPPI'S WATER CRISIS
09/06/2022 07:26 P.M. PT
The immediate cause of the current water shortage are the floods that began to overwhelm the Pearl River last week. These floods caused issues at local water-treatment plants, essentially shutting them down. After several days without water, the National Guard was deployed last week and lines for water at emergency distribution centers formed around the capital city. There are several things that went wrong here, but as this crisis effects our people, let's join efforts to help. Below, find a list of organizations currently taking donations to help those in Jackson stay safe and healthy during this crisis. Also, in efforts to combat the ongoing water crisis and eliminate drought, Black inventor, Moses West, founder of Atmospheric Water Generator Contracting LLC, has made it his personal mission to bring clean, affordable drinking water to those in need. In 2015, West invented an atmospheric water generator (AWG), a machine that turns air into clean drinking water. To support, donate at https://moseswestfoundation.org/
Choose your favorite online store from the list below or one that you use that's not listed, to purchase and ship water to the locations given. Each location has been vetted. Listings that are for residential homes are also providing resources to neighbors. -Thank you, Dr. LaTatia Stroud, Founder.
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LOCATIONS
Greenville fire stations 1, 2 and 5, 532 Central St., 623 East Union St. and 2337 East Alexander St.
Nonprofit group Operation Good is collecting and distributing water to households in need and can be reached at 601-874-4521.
If you or your organization are able to deliver pallets of water, contact local cooperative Cooperation Jackson at cooperationJackson@gmail.com to coordinate or call (601) 355-7224.
Monetary donations for water purchases for the Twin Forks Rising water drive in Hattiesburg may be made by calling (601) 818-5588.
"Cooperation Jackson" welcomes online monetary donations. You can donate at https://cooperationjackson.org/donate.
The immediate cause of the current water shortage are the floods that began to overwhelm the Pearl River last week. These floods caused issues at local water-treatment plants, essentially shutting them down. After several days without water, the National Guard was deployed last week and lines for water at emergency distribution centers formed around the capital city. There are several things that went wrong here, but as this crisis effects our people, let's join efforts to help. Below, find a list of organizations currently taking donations to help those in Jackson stay safe and healthy during this crisis. Also, in efforts to combat the ongoing water crisis and eliminate drought, Black inventor, Moses West, founder of Atmospheric Water Generator Contracting LLC, has made it his personal mission to bring clean, affordable drinking water to those in need. In 2015, West invented an atmospheric water generator (AWG), a machine that turns air into clean drinking water. To support, donate at https://moseswestfoundation.org/
Choose your favorite online store from the list below or one that you use that's not listed, to purchase and ship water to the locations given. Each location has been vetted. Listings that are for residential homes are also providing resources to neighbors. -Thank you, Dr. LaTatia Stroud, Founder.
www.amazon.com/ https://www.walmart.com/ https://www.target.com/ 4 gal Bottle: InstaCart SamsClub
LOCATIONS
Greenville fire stations 1, 2 and 5, 532 Central St., 623 East Union St. and 2337 East Alexander St.
Nonprofit group Operation Good is collecting and distributing water to households in need and can be reached at 601-874-4521.
If you or your organization are able to deliver pallets of water, contact local cooperative Cooperation Jackson at cooperationJackson@gmail.com to coordinate or call (601) 355-7224.
Monetary donations for water purchases for the Twin Forks Rising water drive in Hattiesburg may be made by calling (601) 818-5588.
"Cooperation Jackson" welcomes online monetary donations. You can donate at https://cooperationjackson.org/donate.
FLINT MICHIGAN WATER CRISIS
Thank you for your willingness to organize a water donation drive for the residents of Flint, Mich. To adhere to safety codes, all donations need to observe the following guidelines, which allow volunteers to transport the water safely and efficiently.
The following items are acceptable:
Full cases of commercially packaged water (no loose bottles)
Commercially sealed gallon (or larger) containers of water
All containers must have an expiration date at least 6 months in the future
Local Organizations Helping Flint: https://www.mightycause.com/organization/Black-Millennials-4-Flint
Donations of 100 cases or less: Catholic Charities Center for Hope; call 810-232-9950, ext.325 to make arrangements for deliveries.
Donations of 100 cases or more (must be in pallet form and wrapped): Food Bank of Eastern Michigan; call (810) 239-4441 to schedule a dock time for delivery.
Donations of multiple semi-truck loads can be made by emailing FlintDonations@michigan.gov or by calling 517-420-4162.
Donations not on pallets: Pierson Road Warehouse, Open Daily, 12 – 7 p.m. Call 517-420-3984 or email flintwarehouse2@michigan.gov to schedule a dock time for delivery.
The following items are acceptable:
Full cases of commercially packaged water (no loose bottles)
Commercially sealed gallon (or larger) containers of water
All containers must have an expiration date at least 6 months in the future
Local Organizations Helping Flint: https://www.mightycause.com/organization/Black-Millennials-4-Flint
Donations of 100 cases or less: Catholic Charities Center for Hope; call 810-232-9950, ext.325 to make arrangements for deliveries.
Donations of 100 cases or more (must be in pallet form and wrapped): Food Bank of Eastern Michigan; call (810) 239-4441 to schedule a dock time for delivery.
Donations of multiple semi-truck loads can be made by emailing FlintDonations@michigan.gov or by calling 517-420-4162.
Donations not on pallets: Pierson Road Warehouse, Open Daily, 12 – 7 p.m. Call 517-420-3984 or email flintwarehouse2@michigan.gov to schedule a dock time for delivery.