The United Way and American Red Cross have supply sites for those affected by flood and need shelter or supplies. People who need supplies can be helped at these official distribution sites:
Acadia Parish:
Old Wells Fargo Building, across from 103 N. Parkerson Ave., Crowley
Supplies available 2 pm to 7 pm daily
Iberia Parish:
Old Holsom Bread location, 305 Robertson Street, New Iberia
Supplies available 9 a.m. to 4 pm, Iberia Parish residents only
Jeff Davis Parish
First Baptist Church, 1001 Cary Ave., Jennings, 9 a.m. to Noon and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Lafayette Parish
Beads for Less, 2034 Bonin Road, Youngsville, from 10 a.m. until 7 p.m.
St. Landry Parish
Liberty Heights Community Center for Public Charity, 1802 West Landry, Opelousas, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Vermilion Parish
Tiffany Plaza, 2770 Rodeo Rd., Abbeville, 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Area United Ways are providing supplies to these official distribution sites. Those wanting to donate supplies can drop them off at
United Way of Acadiana at 215 E. Pinhook Rd. in Lafayette; Drop off from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; use the Refinery Street entrance
United Way of Iberia at 449 St. Peter in New Iberia
United Way of Southwest LA 815 Ryan Street, Lake Charles, 9 a.m. to 4 pm weekdays
St. Landry Evangeline United Way Center at 619 Creswell Lane (old Sav A Lot) in Opelousas, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday to Saturday; 1 pm to 6 pm Sunday
The highest need of supplies at this time are cleaning supplies, such as:
sponge pads
liquid cleaner
brushes
sponges
brushes
mops
5-galon buckets with lids
gloves
heavy duty trash bags
insect repellent
air freshener
For more information, contact Jason Huffman, United Way of Acadiana VP of Organizational and Impact Strategies, at 706-1202 or Margaret Trahan, United Way of Acadiana President and CEO at 337-706-1232.
