Helping Neighbors After The Storm
Madison County Storm Relief: How to Help & Get Help
On May 16, severe storms and a tornado tore through the St. Louis Metro East, impacting families in Glen Carbon, Edwardsville, and right here in Collinsville. As neighbors work to recover, there are immediate ways we can show up—through donations, volunteering, and sharing trusted local resources.
🛠️ Civic & Government Support
📞 Need Immediate Help?
Call Madison County Community Hotline at (618) 296-5300
Dial 211 (United Way helpline) for 24/7 local service referrals
❄️ Local Cooling/Warming Centers:
Collinsville Township Senior Center – 420 E Main St, Mon–Fri 8a–4p
Collinsville Public Library – 408 W Main St, Mon–Sat
Edwardsville Public Library – 112 S Kansas St
Main Street Community Center (Edwardsville) – 1003 N Main St
YMCA centers in Edwardsville are open for relief access
🍞 Nonprofits & Food Assistance
🔹 Collinsville Food Pantry (CFP)
📍 2009 Mall St, Collinsville
Drop off non-expired food or toiletries weekday mornings (9a–12p)
Serves clients Tue 9–11a & 4–6p; Fri 9–11a
Volunteers needed! Call (618) 346-1861 or email manager@collinsvillefp.org
🔹 Glen-Ed Pantry (Edwardsville/Glen Carbon)
📍 125 5th Ave, Edwardsville
Accepts food, baby supplies, toiletries & clothes
Donation bin open 24/7; Client hours Mon/Wed 3–5:30p, Tue/Thu/Fri 9–11:30a
To help, call (618) 656-7506
🔹 Blessing Boxes (24/7 Little Free Pantries)
Available across Collinsville, Glen Carbon & Edwardsville
Take what you need, leave what you can
Most needed: canned proteins, water, hygiene items
View updated locations here:
Blessing Box Map
🔹 United Way STL & Red Cross
Accepting donations to support long-term tornado relief
Also recruiting volunteers for cleanup and aid distribution
Visit their websites or dial 211 to get started
🔹 St. Louis Area Foodbank
Organizing food/water distribution and storm recovery teams
Volunteers can sign up to help sort, distribute, or assist with debris removal
⛪ Faith-Based Relief Efforts
LifePoint Church (Collinsville)
Hosts a stocked Blessing Box with food, diapers, and hygiene products
Open to the public 24/7—east parking lot
Donations welcome at any time
First Baptist Church (Edwardsville)
Offers emergency shelter and maintains a Blessing Box onsite
Also involved in coordinated local cleanup and meal programs
Catholic Charities & St. Vincent de Paul
Providing meals, housing assistance, furniture, and mental health support
Donations can be made directly through their websites, marked for tornado relief
Catholic churches are also accepting physical donations at Mass and parish halls
Salvation Army, Samaritan’s Purse, and Baptist Disaster Relief Teams
Active in Madison County with cleanup, supply distribution, and emotional care
Volunteer opportunities available through their websites and local church partners
❤️ What You Can Do Today
Donate Non-Perishables – Drop off at Spirito’s, Glen-Ed Pantry, or any Blessing Box
Volunteer – Food pantry help, supply sorting, or community cleanup
Contribute to Verified Funds – United Way STL, ECF Relief Fund, Red Cross
Check on Your Neighbors – Especially elderly or those with mobility issues
Share – Post this info, invite others to help, or coordinate a mini drive in your circle
Collinsville Stands Together
Recovery isn’t a one-day fix. But together, our region can keep moving forward with compassion and action. Whether you're offering food, time, or a kind word—every bit counts.
If you’re visiting Spirito’s Italian Store this weekend, we’re accepting Blessing Box donations during business hours (9a–5p Saturday & Sunday). We’ll make sure they get where they’re most needed.
—The Spirito’s Team
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