A local group is doing what it can to help those affected by Hurricane Helene.
The Civilian Crisis Response Team, a nonprofit volunteer group dedicated to helping communities in time of need, has set up several drop-off sites for hurricane relief donations.
It’s the same group State Rep. Mike Speedy coordinated with to fly supplies to North Carolina.
The group can only accept certain items and is being selective about what it transports.
“This is VITAL to insure we keep the aircraft within weight and balance limits, and to insure we are not transporting anything which could be dangerous or break FAA regulations,” the group wrote in a Facebook post.
The supplies are being flown into North Carolina by airplane. In many cases, after arrival, the supplies are being taken by helicopter to areas inaccessible by land.
The following items are accepted:
- Baby formula (powdered)
- Diapers
- Wet wipes
- Small bagged pet food, 15 pounds or less
- Canned pet food
- Ready to eat food in sturdy packaging (tuna, peanut butter, etc.—nothing requiring an opener)
- Portable electric lanterns (solar is best, battery is fine if you provide batteries)
- Trash bags
- Toilet paper
- Sanitary napkins
- Hygiene items (toothpaste, mouthwash, Dude Wipes/adult wet wipes)
- Plastic silverware/paper plates
- Plastic tarps of any size
- Insulin needles (no insulin or other medications)
- Alcohol wipes
“If it isn’t on the list, we can’t accept it,” the group said. “We aren’t trying to turn away help, we just have to be selective due to the way we are coordinating deliveries.”
There are several drop-off sites:
Columbus Indiana Airport Main Terminal
7 a.m. – 7p.m.
4770 Ray Boll Blvd, Columbus, IN 47203
North Daviess High School Bus Garage
6 a.m. – 11 p.m.
5494 East SR 58. Elnora, IN 47529
Crawfordsville Regional Airport
9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
759 W 400 S, Crawfordsville, IN 47933
Bloomington Airport
Cook Aviation FBO
8 a.m. – 6 p.m.
970 S Kirby Rd, Bloomington, IN 47403
Vernon Baptist Church
Family Life Center
8 a.m. – 6 p.m.
155 Washington St, Vernon, IN 47282
Perfect Shade Tinting
9 a.m. – 7 p.m.
341 Hiawatha Drive Elkhart IN 46517
Putnam County Airport
8 a.m. – 6 p.m.
1595 Ballard Ln, Greencastle, IN 46135
Indianapolis Regional Airport
Bailey Purvis
Thursday only 5 p.m. – 9 p.m.
3867 N Aviation Way, Greenfield, IN 46140
Big Lots
Whitney Wenher
Tues 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Wed 3:45 p.m. – 5 p.m.
1345 Clifty Dr, Madison, IN 47250
Eddie Gilstrap Motors
8:30 a.m. – 7 p.m.
207 S Main St, Salem, IN 47167
Owosso Community Airport
Main Terminal
9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Cafe
6 a.m. – 2 p.m.
205 Airport Dr, Owosso, MI 48867
Ironworkers Hall Local 395
7:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.
6570 Ameriplex Dr, Portage IN
First United Methodist Church
9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
352 S. Main Street, Crown Point, IN
USW 63 Union Hall
Friday 5 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Saturday 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Sunday 12 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Monday 5 p.m. – 7 p.m.
502 Woodburn Ave Sterling IL 61081
If you can’t make it to one of the drop-off sites, a monetary donation is the best way to help. The group said any monetary donations will go to buy items from its list. You can learn more here.
