Biden declared a state of emergency in Mississippi on Tuesday evening, sending federal assistance to the state
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The
Mississippi Rapid Response Coalition, made up of over 30 organizations in the state, is
taking donations online with a goal of raising at least $2 million. Donations will be used to purchase: water, reusable water containers, filters, and transport these items to those in need.
Other local organizations, like
Operation Good, are taking donations through Cashapp under the tag ($Operationgoodms). The
Immigrant Alliance for Justice & Equity of Mississippi is also accepting monetary contributions via Venmo (@IAJEofMS), Cashapp ($IAJEofMS) and Paypal (@IAJEofMS), which will be used to supply water.
The Mississippi Food Network is accepting donations
online, as is the mutual aid group
Cooperation Jackson, and
New Horizon Ministries—which already regularly distributes food and water to the community.
Local students in the area have also created the
MS Student Water Crisis Advocacy Team, which aims to deliver water to people who are not physically able to get it themselves due to age or disability. They are accepting donations under the ($JxnWaterCrisis22) on Cashapp.
If you are in the area and would prefer to donate water and supplies, most coalitions are asking that you get in contact with them to share the best location and time for drop-off.
- The Mississippi Rapid Response Coalition: Email rapidresponse@peoplesadvocacyinstitute.comto arrange pick-up/drop off.
- Operation Good: Call (601) 874-4521 to arrange pick-up/drop off. If you are out of the immediate area, you can ship goods to 2827 Oak Forest Dr., Jackson, MS, 39204, but organizers ask that you contact them ahead of time.
- New Horizon International Church: Call (601) 371-1427 to coordinate donations
- Cooperation Jackson: Email cooperationjackson@gmail.comor call (601) 355-7224