How to help victims of Ida from Philly

The Upper Merion Area Community Cupboard is seeking donations and volunteers to help sort them. According to the group’s page, “The mission of the community cupboard is to improve food security within the boundaries of the school district and otherwise promote healthy lifestyles and the well-being of individuals or families in need.” The group is set on personal items for now, but actively looking for volunteers. Contact Anna Derby, pantry co-ordinator, at 484-868-5619.

The Bourse will be collecting donations of clothing, non-perishable food, water, and non-essential food items in support of people in Mullica Hill, N.J, who lost their homes and belongings. Bring goods to the Bourse (111 S. Independence Mall E.) anytime until Friday, Sept. 10. Bins will be at every entrance to the food hall. You can also drop off donations directly at Clearview Regional High School (625 Breakneck Rd., Mullica Hill, N.J.)

Sharing Excess. This Philly nonprofit helps connect grocery stores and restaurants to hunger relief organizations. You can arrange a pickup of food items or volunteer to work with them via their website, or by reaching out to them on Instagram at @SharingExcess.

Brandywine Valley SPCA. The BVSPCA rescued more than 100 dogs and cats from Louisiana prior to Hurricane Ida, and now post-storm prep is underway. You can help by adopting or fostering one of the rescued animals or by donating directly to the BVSPCA.

Snacktime Philly. This local brass band and event planning outfit is auctioning off a one-hour performance to the highest bidder, with proceeds to benefit New Orleans musicians. Funds will go to Krewe of Red Beans, a NOLA-based cultural charity organization. You can bid via Snacktime Philly’s Instagram page.

Pizzeria Beddia. Chef Joe Beddia’s Fishtown pizza joint is donating 10% of sales from its Hoagie Room — which provides a two-hour “hoagie omakase experience” — to Chef José Andrés’ World Central Kitchen organization to help provide meals to survivors of Hurricane Ida. You can book a Hoagie Room reservation (for parties of six at $75 per person) throughout September to chip in.

United Way of Southeast Louisiana. The City of New Orleans has asked people to donate to this group, which uses money to fund relief efforts already underway as well as long-term rebuilding and community grants well into the future.

The Greater New Orleans Foundation. The City of New Orleans also recommends donating to GNOF, which is accepting money through its Disaster Response and Restoration Fund to support and mobilize volunteers and community organizations active on the ground.

Another Gulf Is Possible. A social justice-focused organization in the region, Another Gulf has set up its Mutual Aid & Rapid Response Fund to distribute donations directly to Indigenous, Black, and brown frontline people and families affected by Hurricane Ida. You can make donations via its ActBlue page.

Cajun Navy Relief. This New Orleans-based organization, founded following Hurricane Katrina, offers disaster rescue and relief efforts. The group is accepting supplies such as toiletries and canned food, which you can arrange to donate here. Or, you can donate money via the organization’s PayPal page.

Imagine Water Works. This climate justice-focused organization activates its Mutual Aid Response Network during man-made disasters, floods, and storms to provide aid to Louisiana residents. So far, it has raised over $100,000, and you can make a donation via its online Donorbox page.

The American Red Cross. The Red Cross says that it has about 350 workers in areas affected by Hurricane Ida and 60 shelters helping people in Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas. You can donate online, or by calling 1-800-RED-CROSS, or texting “IDA” to 90999 to make a $10 donation. You can schedule a blood donation with your local Red Cross chapter by entering your zip code at redcrossblood.org website.

The Salvation Army. Units in Texas coastal spots have more than 35 mobile kitchens, a refrigerated truck, laundry unit, shower unit, and other resources to help those affected by Hurricane Ida. You can help their efforts with a donation, which will help provide victims and rescue workers with food, drinks, shelter, and other emergency services.

Mutual Aid Disaster Relief. A grassroots organization, MADR focuses on “solidarity, mutual aid, and autonomous direct action” in affected communities. It is accepting volunteers to help with fund-raisers and supplies for people affected by Hurricane Ida via an online form, and donations for recovery efforts via its website.

The Partnership for Inclusive Disaster Strategies. This group’s Disability and Disaster Hotline (1-800-626-4959) helps connect people with disabilities who have been affected by Hurricane Ida to resources on the ground. You can make a donation via its website.

World Central Kitchen. Headed up by chef José Andrés, this organization helps provide food to folks in disaster areas. Recently, Andrés tweeted WCK’s New Orleans relief team is activating three kitchens in the area with supplies to make more than 100,000 meals. Make a donation on the WCK’s website.

Americares. Established in 1979, this global nonprofit responds to disaster emergencies of all kinds. For Hurricane Ida, it has partnered with software company MathWorks to match any donation (up to $10,000) to help reach its goal of $500,000 for people affected by the storm. Donate at the Americares website.

Project HOPE. This group has long had an emergency response presence in the region, including for Hurricane Katrina in 2005 and last year’s Hurricane Laura. Now, it is focusing on mitigating the health effects of Hurricane Ida with medical personnel, hygiene supplies, PPE, and other efforts. You can make a donation on the Project Hope website.