Press Release: Catholic Charities of Acadiana hosting item specific relief drive to support Mississippi Tornado Survivors

Wednesday, April 5th
8:00am through 4:00pm
Catholic Charities of Acadiana regional disaster warehouse
403 Ambassador Caffery Parkway
Lafayette, LA. 

In response to the recent tornados that devastated Central Mississippi, Catholic Charities of Acadiana is directly assisting partner disaster responding agencies by hosting an item specific relief drive. The public is invited to donate in-kind relief supplies on Wednesday, April 5th from 8:00am through 4:00pm at the Catholic Charities of Acadiana regional disaster warehouse at 403 Ambassador Caffery Parkway in Lafayette, LA. 

All donated relief supplies will be transported directly to disaster responding agencies in Central Mississippi. 

“The extensive tornado devastation in Central Mississippi compels us to repond,” said Ben Broussard, Chief of External Affairs for Catholic Charities of Acadiana. “South Louisiana is no stranger to natural disaster. We know that those in poverty suffer at a disproportionate level in disaster. Our swift response of critical relief supplies will serve to minimize suffering and offer compassion during this trying time for our neighbors in Mississippi.” 

Supplies requested on behalf of disaster partners in Mississippi include the following: 

Diapers (all sizes) 
Non-perishable food items 
Paper towels 
Toilet tissue 
Personal hygiene items 
Tarps (20’ x 50’ or greater) 
Flashlights 

Catholic Charities of Acadiana cares for the sacred gift of all human life, especially the most vulnerable. Catholic Charities of Acadiana operates several programs that serve those who are currently experiencing homelessness, hunger, and poverty in Acadiana. Since 1973, its programs have represented a response to the Gospel call to carry out the corporal works of mercy: feeding the hungry, clothing the naked, offering hospitality to the homeless, caring for the sick, visiting the imprisoned, and burying the dead.