Kentuckians are generous in a crisis, and Saturday was no different as people statewide asked how they could support those affected by devastating tornadoes.
Officials in several counties say the best thing people can do is keep roads clear as emergency responders continue clearing debris and assessing damage.
But nonprofits and community members have already begun collecting donations for families who've lost their homes and everything in them, through funds such as the Team Western Kentucky Tornado Relief Fund.
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Below is a list of ways to help.
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Donate relief funds
Team Western Kentucky Tornado Relief Fund
Visit https://secure.kentucky.gov/formservices/Finance/WKYRelief.
American Red Cross
Visit redcross.org, call 1-800-RED-CROSS or text REDCROSS to 90999.
Aspire Appalachia
Send donations to [email protected] or PO Box 1255, Jackson, KY 41339.
CARE
The nonprofit based in Atlanta is partnering with Louisville's Change Today, Change Tomorrow to distribute food, water and cash vouchers to affected families. Donate to the tornado relief fund here.
Global Empowerment Mission
The disaster relief nonprofit based in Miami is sending trucks of supplies to western Kentucky, in partnership with Racing Louisville and Louisville City Football Club. Donate funds at globalempowermentmission.org/mission/kentucky-tornadoes/.
Global Giving
The D.C.-based nonprofit has established a Midwest US Tornado Relief Fund at globalgiving.org/projects/midwest-tornado-relief-fund/.
Kentucky Tornado Relief Fund
The University of Kentucky College of Medicine has established a GoFundMe page collecting donations at gofundme.com/f/ukcom-student-effort-for-tornado-relief-in-ky.
Kentucky Volunteer Organizations Active in Disasters
Visit kentuckyvoad.org/.
Mayfield Graves County Tornado Relief
Mayfield-Graves County United Way has set up a GoFundMe to collect donations at gofundme.com/f/mayfield-graves-county-tornado-relief. Find other verified fundraisers at gofundme.com/c/act/tornado-outbreak-fundraisers.
Marshall County Fund
The Marshall County Nonprofit Foundation has established a Venmo account to take funds at @MCNPF.
Mercy Chefs
The nonprofit that serves meals following natural disasters has set up at His House Ministries, 1250 KY-303, Mayfield, Kentucky, and will distribute food over the next few days. Donate funds at https://mercychefs.com/donation.
Relevant Church
The church in Mayfield, Kentucky, is taking donations for a tornado relief fund at wearerelevant.churchcenter.com/giving/to/mayfield-tornado-relief.
Rise and Shine
The mutual aid group in Bowling Green is taking donations through Venmo at @riseandshinebgky.
Salvation Army
Visit helpsalvationarmy.org and donate to the Salvation Army Western KY Disaster Relief Fundraiser on Facebook.
United Way of Kentucky
The agency has set up a donation site specifically for tornado victims. Visit uwky.org/tornado.
Western KY Tornado Victims
Bremen resident Courtney Cozee has established a GoFundMe at gofundme.com/f/western-ky-tornado-vitamins.
Western Kentucky Red Cross Disaster Relief Fundraiser
Find the online fundraiser on Facebook.
Donate supplies
"Helping Our Neighbors" Bottled Water Donation Drive
The University of Louisville and University of Kentucky women's basketball programs are partnering with Kroger and the city of Louisville to host a water drive at Sunday's rivalry game. Anyone can drop off cases of bottled water outside the Yum Center before the game, which tips at 1 p.m., and for up to an hour after the game.
Green River Distillery
Owensboro residents who want to donate supplies can take them to Green River Distillery, 10 Distillery Road, beginning at 10 a.m. Monday. Most needed items include water, baby formula, diapers, sanitizing wipes, sanitizer, gloves and trash bags.
Marshall County Tornado Disaster Relief
Call 270-703-2706 or 270-252-6530 to donate food, water, toiletries, cleaning supplies and other items.
Six Forks Burger Company
Owner Troy King said anyone interested in donating food and supplies can drop them off at 1039 Ash St. in Louisville.
Volunteer
Bremen Fire Department
People interested in volunteering in Muhlenberg County can go to the Bremen Fire Department at 51 College St.
Kentucky Tornado Relief Effort
An initiative from Senate candidate Charles Booker is seeking people to make wellness calls, set up a water distribution tent, provide financial support and donate food and supplies. Visit charlesbooker.org/relief/.
Red Cross
The national nonprofit is organizing volunteers at South Warren High School, 8140 Nashville Road, Bowling Green. Call 270-467-7500 if interested in joining.
Blood drives
Greenview Hospital
Greenview Hospital will host a blood drive from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, the city of Bowling Green said. Folks can register ahead of time at donor.bloodassurance.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/137396, and walk-ins are also welcome.
Telethons
Kentucky basketball
UK Coach John Calipari said after his team's Saturday game the program would organize a telethon to benefit tornado victims. More details were not immediately available.
Dahlia Ghabour contributed to this report.
Reach reporter Bailey Loosemore at [email protected] or 502-582-4646.
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