URGENT NEED FOR VOLUNTEERS: CALL 233-8302
2-1-1 - Individuals looking for information on available services should call 2-1-1 from a standard telephone. If you provide services, please keep 2-1-1 informed so that accurate information can be given to the public.
BLOOD - The daily blood usage has doubled, and there is a need for blood donations now, more than ever. Donations are being accepted at Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center and United Blood Services in-house and at local blood drives. Blood centers remind that donors can donates every 8 weeks. Specific needs include:
- Continuous, long-term supply of blood donors at least through Jan. 1.
- Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center:
- 40 donors per day in-house
- 25 donors per day at drives
- United Blood Services:
- A total of 300 donors per day. both in-house and at drives
Our Lady Of Lourdes Regional Medical Center
611 St. Landry Street
Lafayette, LA.
(337) 298-2176
United Blood Services
1503 Bertrand Dr.
Lafayette, LA.
(337) 235-5433
HOW ELSE CAN I HELP?
With thousands of evacuees sheltering in Acadiana churches, government buildings, and more, finding a unified way to assist them may seem difficult. Donated items should be directed to the organizations designated on this site. Just click one of the categories above.
NOTE:The Cajundome is not a drop-off point for supplies.
Organizations like the American Red Cross Acadiana Chapter, Lafayette Catholic Service Center, church groups and more who are assisting evacuees can contact these distribution points to request goods and services as they are needed, allowing these primary service providers to focus on evacuee relief. Monetary Donations:
The United Way of Acadiana Hurricane Recovery Fund is dedicated entirely to relief efforts in Acadiana. The money will support victims of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita.
For information on how to give to this fund, click here.
