Several flood relief projects underway in Avoyelles Parish

The newspaper has been made aware of the following food/supply drives for flood victims. There may be others -- possibly many others -- of which we were not made aware.
St. Joseph Catholic Church in Marksville has set up two large boxes at the church altar for donations to aid flood victims. Items being collected include gloves, bleach, cleaning supplies, toiletries, non-perishable food items and Walmart gift cards. No used clothing or shoes are needed.
St. Joseph School and Mater Dolorosa Church, both in Plaucheville, are teaming to conduct a flood relief drive for shelters in southeast and south Louisiana. Items can be dropped off at St. Joseph School, 3406 Hwy. 107 South, Plaucheville, from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday. The deadline will be Thursday, August 25 at 2:30 p.m. Items that will be collected are anything from cleaning supplies to blankets and clothing. The school's 12th grade students will personally deliver the items to the shelters on Friday, August 26. For more information call Ashley Desoto at (318) 922-3401.
Avoyelles High students collected supplies and food for flood victims this past week. Donations were collected at the Ag Building and volunteers made daily trips to distribute the items at shelters in flood-stricken areas.
Marksville High will be accepting donations to help the flood victims this week (Aug. 22-26). Items can be deposited in bins by the school office from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, call the school at 253-9356. Items being collected include diapers, baby food, wipes, non-perishable goods, clothing, shoes, used toys, school supplies and toiletries.
Plaucheville Elementary held a “Jeans Day” on Friday to collect canned goods for flood victims. In addition, faculty members cooked meals and desserts for the St. George Fire Department in Baton Rouge. Those were delivered on Wednesday.
Sacred Heart School in Moreauville had a “Dress Out Day” -- an out-of-uniform day -- for students making a $5 donation to the school’s flood victim relief project. The proceeds were given to Catholic Charities. The faculty also organized a collection project for donations of supplies, pet food and other items needed by victims in the Lafayette area. Those donations were taken to the Opelousas Civic Center on Thursday.
St. Anthony School in Bunkie is accepting donations of food and supplies at the school.
St. Mary’s School in Cottonport is accepting donations of all types of items to help the flood victims. Donations can be brought to the school office from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, call 318-876-3651.
Cottonport Elementary is accepting donations at the school gym after school hours from 3:45-5:30 p.m. daily through this Thursday. Items being collected include diapers, baby food, wipes, non perishable goods, clothing (men, women, and children), shoes, used toys, school supplies, and toiletries. Clothing, shoes and toys should be “gently used” and bags of clothes should be labeled. For more info, call 318-876-3404 or email tiffany.rabalais@avoyellespsb.com or sarah. ducote@avoyelles psb.com.