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Donations needed for flood victims in northeast Missouri:
- Nonperishible food items
- Paper products, including toilet paper and paper towels
- Laundry detergent
- Rubber gloves
- Work gloves
- Insect repellent products, especially mosquito repellent
- Bottled water
- Box fans
- Kilz Paint
Please call United Way 2-1-1 if you are able to assist with these needs. Cell phone users or Illinois residents can reach the 2-1-1 call center by dialing (800) 427-4626.
If you'd like to sign up to volunteer during emergencies in Missouri or southwestern Illinois, please visit www2.stl.unitedway.org/emergencyvolunteer.
When Will 2-1-1 Be Available In My Area?
To check a specific city or area code, please see this .pdf list.
2-1-1 will roll out in phases. We are currently in phase 1. If you use AT&T or CenturyTel as your landline provider, 2-1-1 is active on your phone. This phase serves more than 90 percent of the state population, including the St. Louis metropolitan area, Cape Girardeau, Springfield, Poplar Bluff, Hannibal, Joplin, Carthage, Kirksville, Columbia, Jefferson City and Willow Springs areas.
Phase 2 is due to begin in 2008, and adds all remaining telephone companies and state residents.
If 2-1-1 is not yet active with your phone provider, you can reach the 2-1-1 call center by dialing (800) 427-4626. In the St. Louis area, you can also dial (314) 421-4636 (INFO).
2-1-1 is a fast, free and confidential way to get help 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. For an emergency, please call 911. Please click here to see when 2-1-1 will be available in your area. If 2-1-1 is not yet active with your phone provider, or if you are using a cell phone or PBX line, you can reach the 2-1-1 call center by dialing (800) 427-4626. In the St. Louis area you can also dial (314) 421-4636 (INFO). Click here for information about 2-1-1 in the Kansas City area.