LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR BILLY NUNGESSER AND VOLUNTEER LOUISIANA REQUESTING DONATIONS AND VOLUNTEERS FOR HURRICANE IDA RECOVERY
Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser, who leads Volunteer Louisiana, is asking people to donate and/or volunteer in Hurricane Ida recovery efforts.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, September 2, 2021 - “The people of Louisiana are strong and resilient, but they are also suffering. Volunteers and donations will be critical to the response and recovery efforts in areas devastated by Hurricane Ida,” said Nungesser. “This is a long-term recovery effort and we will work hard to assist everyone we can,” he added.
“Volunteers will be needed for an extensive period of time. Volunteer Louisiana asks that volunteers do not self-deploy, but wait until they are contacted from someone in our office,” said Judd Jeansonne, Volunteer Louisiana executive director.
Find donation opportunities on the Volunteer Louisiana website: https://volunteerlouisiana.gov/donate.
People can find volunteer opportunities across the state by visiting: https://volunteerlouisiana.gov/disaster-services.
For assistance with debris removal, tarps, and other storm related cleaning, contact Crisis Cleanup at 844-965-1386.
Volunteer Louisiana also works with other non-profit agencies to help in recovery efforts. These include:
Statewide
Greater New Orleans
Greater Baton Rouge
North Louisiana
Acadiana
National Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (NVOAD)
Many national volunteer organizations will help with disaster response and recovery efforts in Louisiana in the days, weeks, and months to come. To learn more about NVOAD member agencies and to provide financial support to a NVOAD, visit: https://www.nvoad.org/current-members/.
- Mercy Chefs providing hot meals to survivors in the New Orleans region for the next several days for morning, afternoon, and evening shifts available. Register here: https://mercychefs.volunteerhub.com
- Baton Rouge Food Bank needs volunteers to help with mobile distribution, sorting and packing. There are multiple shifts and times available. Register here: https://volunteer.brfoodbank.org/calendar
- City of Baton Rouge needs volunteers to help at a two recharging/cooling stations today from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. serving in four hour shifts through Sept. 4 from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. To sign-up, please visit:
MLK Center:
9/1/2021: https://givepul.se/qg8wu6
9/2-5/2021: https://givepul.se/y6qey0
Leo S. Butler Community Center:
9/1/2021: https://givepul.se/57enqz
9/2-5/2021: https://givepul.se/zrrl7m
Volunteer Louisiana, located in the Office of Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser, manages 16 AmeriCorps State programs, promotes volunteerism, and coordinates spontaneous, unaffiliated volunteers in times of disaster. To learn more about the AmeriCorps State programs or for more information visit www.VolunteerLouisiana.gov.
Contact Information:
Betsy Barnes
Press Secretary & Director of Public Affairs
Office of the Lieutenant Governor
225-333-0018
[email protected]
Veronica Mosgrove
Director of Communications
Office of the Lieutenant Governor
225-342-7009
[email protected]