Addresses and locations accepting donations and volunteers(all legit)

http://www.khou.com/topstories/stories/khou050831_cd_moreshelters.fa598ef.html

The Salvation Army East Harris County has opened a shelter at 2732 Cherrybrook Ln. in Pasadena.

The phone number is 713-378-0020.

They can use food, bedding, baby products and any other product one might need in a shelter. They do not need clothes. (Salvation Army Shelter; 2732 Cherrybrook Lane; Pasadena, TX 77502-4208)

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http://www.lufkindailynews.com/news/content/news/stories/2005/08/31/20050831LDNlufkin.html

Donations of shampoo, soap, shaving cream, toothpaste and other items are needed, she said. Also badly needed are bottled water, diapers, baby wipes and all types of bedding. Toys to keep evacuee children occupied were also needed. Red Cross office in Lufkin, 1905 E. Denman Ave., just outside Loop 287, across from Jack In the Box restaurant. (Red Cross Office; 1905 East Denman Avenue; Lufkin, TX 75901-6200)

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http://www.livejournal.com/community/houstontx

This afternoon, Gloria Day Lutheran Church, 18220 Upper Day Road, is registering volunteers. This is a shelter site. They are also accepting goods including bottled water, juice, baby formula, blankets, pillows, personal hygiene items, baby items, and paper goods (plates, napkins, paper towels, etc.). At this time, they are NOT accepting clothing. (Gloria Dei Lutheran Church; 18220 Upper Bay Road; Houston, TX 77058-4127)

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http://www.click2houston.com/news/4915332/detail.html

American Red Cross Shelters Accepting Donations:
Items Needed: Food and drinks, Clothing, Disposable diapers, Games and toys, Sheets and blankets, Monetary donations. Drop-off Locations:
Spring Tabernacle Church, 3031 F.M. 2920, Spring; (281) 353-1851 (zip 77388-3430)
Memorial Baptist Church, 600 W. Sterling, Baytown (zip 77520-4553)
St. Peter Claver Catholic Church, 6005 N, Wayside Drive, Houston (zip 77208-4463)
Baytown Community Center, 2407 Market Street, Baytown (zip 77520-6204)
Moody Methodist Church, 2803 53rd Street, Galveston (zip 77551-5914)

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http://www.click2houston.com/news/4915332/detail.html

The Houston Food Bank, 3811 Eastex Freeway, is in need of the following items to help Katrina victims. For more information, call (713) 223-3700. Paper goods such as plates, cups, diapers and tissue; Cleaning supplies, such as bleach, Top Job, Mr. Clean; Bottled water (no glass containers); Single serving snacks such as Pop-Tarts and cereal bars; Peanut butter; Heat and eat foods such as chili, stew, canned pasta with sauce and canned vegetables; Any other single serving foods that don't require refrigeration; MREs (Meals Ready To Eat); Baby formula; Personal hygiene products. (Houston Food Bank; 3811 Eastex Freeway; Houston, TX 77026-3213)

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http://www.click2houston.com/news/4915332/detail.html

The U.S. Coast Guard in Houston is asking for donations to help about 50 workers in New Orleans on rescue efforts who are running out of basic supplies. Donations can be dropped off at the Coast Guard office at Ellington Field. Items in need include: Toilet paper and wipes, Soap, First Aid kits, bug spray, foot powder, Bottled water, sports drinks, coffee, Power bars, granola bars, cups of dry soup, Sleeping bags and pillows, D and AA batteries. (Coast Guard Office; 1178 Ellington Field; Houston, TX 77034-5569)