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Donate to Teamsters Disaster Relief to Help Victims of Hurricane Ida
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) declared a major disaster for the state of Louisiana on August 30, 2021, opening the way for the use of federal assistance for people affected by Hurricane Ida. Thousands of Louisiana residents have had their homes destroyed and over one million were left without power in the aftermath of the storm.
The Teamsters Disaster Relief Fund is a charitable 501(c)3 developed to assist Teamster members who have suffered a loss from a disaster. Through these programs, the Teamsters provide needed relief and outreach to our members, and we need your help in the aftermath of Hurricane Ida. You can help your fellow members in their time of need by donating the following items:
- non-perishable canned goods, canned milk, can openers;
- protein bars and protein shakes;
- blankets (new and in their original packaging);
- tarps and bungee straps;
- First aid kits, sun screen and insect repellant;
- Baby food;
- Soap bars, deodorant, feminine hygiene products and shampoo;
- the following cleaning supplies – five-gallon buckets, mops, brooms, sponges, respirator masks, scrub brushes, all-purpose surface cleaner, nitrile gloves, garbage bags and contractor bags;
- flashlights & batteries;
- toothpaste/toothbrushes;
- school backpacks;
- baby wipes/baby diapers;
- Ziploc bags/garbage bags;
- pasta/rice/dry goods;
- paper towels/paper goods;
- dry goods/food;
- feminine hygiene products/shampoo;
- canned goods/paper goods;
- Clorox/disinfecting wipes;
- assortment of socks;
- flattened empty boxes;
- reusable bags;
- dog & cat food;
- 27-gallon empty storage bins with lids (made in the USA by recyclable products).
Supplies can be sent to:
Care of Teamsters Local 270
ABF Freight
Care of TLU 270
400 Shrewsbury Road
Jefferson, LA 70121
In addition to supplies, you can assist financially. Your tax-deductible donations WILL make a difference in the lives of a Teamster family. Donation checks may be sent to:
Disaster Relief Fund
c/o Teamsters Local Union 270 Disaster Relief
701 Elysian Fields Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70117
If you have any questions, please contact us. A number of our brothers and sisters really need your help and support right now. Please give generously and thank you for your support!