As Tropical Storm Harvey tapers off in Texas rescue, relief efforts continue for the thousands affected by the damaging storm. 

Here in New York City, local efforts to provide supplies and monetary donations are fully underway.

WHAT KIND OF ITEMS SHOULD I DONATE? 

Items needed for victims include nonperishable food, water, baby food, diapers, flashlights and batteries, hygiene products and cleaning supplies.

WHERE CAN I DROP OFF?

  • Fanelli Landscaping and Supply, 2059 Richmond Avenue, Staten Island (Through 9/2/17)

DONATING TO RED CROSS VIA TEXT

The Red Cross is asking for monetary donations to purchase what they need for families in their shelters, and, of course, volunteers. The organization is urging people to make a minimum donation of $10 by calling 1-800-RED CROSS or texting HARVEY to 90999.

NYC FUNDRAISING EVENTS

  • Toys for Texas
  • Artifact fundraising art sale on Saturday, September 2 at 1 p.m. All artworks will be sold for $100 each paid as an entry fee (original price: $500-$5,000). All proceeds will be donated to Houston Food Bank

DONATING TO NYC BASED ORGANIZATIONS

CLICK THROUGH FOR DONATING INFORMATION ON THE FOLLOWING NATIONAL AND TEXAS ORGANIZATIONS: