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Anyone wishing to make donations can do so at any Monson Savings Bank branch. Monson Savings Bank has set up a fund to help rebuild Monson, and has contributed $5,000. People can also write a check made out to the Monson Savings Bank Tornado Assistance Fund and mail it to Monson Savings Bank Tornado Assistance Fund, Monson Savings Bank, 107 Main St., Monson, MA, 01057.

SALVATION ARMY OF SPRINGFIELD
The Salvation Army is asking for monetary donations toward tornado relief in Massachusetts, which can be made on-line at http://www.salvationarmy-ma.org.

Text “TSAMA10″ to 85944 to make a instant $10 donation.

Bring your donations of clothing and household items to their location at 327 Liberty Street, Springfield.

To donate your time or services, please call Massachusetts DHQ at 339-502-5900 during normal business hours. Thank you for volunteering.

THE AMERICAN RED CROSS
The Red Cross is accepting monetary donations which enables them to provide shelter, food, and emotional support in response to disasters.

Visit http://www.redcross.org or call 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767).

Contributions may also be sent to the American Red Cross Pioneer Valley Chapter at 506 Cottage St., Springfield, MA 01104 or to the American Red Cross, P.O. Box 37243, Washington, DC 20013.

The Pioneer Valley Chapter currently has a need for specialized translators–if you are trained in the following: Napalese, Arabic, Burmese, Russian or Spanish–please report to the Pioneer Valley Chapter at 506 Cottage St., Springfield and ask for Paula W.

THE FOOD BANK OF WESTERN MASS
They are delivering emergency food for tornado victims. They supply food to the Springfield Rescue Mission, Springfield Housing Authority, and other community organizations.

To donate food visit: http://www.foodbankwma.org, drop off food at The Food Bank in Hatfield, or Springfield Partners at 721 State St. To conduct your own food drive click here.

THE COUNCIL OF CHURCHES OF GREATER SPRINGFIELD
The Council of Churches of Greater Springfield is asking for food, clothing, household items and in some cases furniture. They might even be able to pickup your donations. For more info call 413-733-2149. The full list of drop-off locations can be found here. If you want to become a future drop-off location email info@councilofchurchesgs.org.

OPEN PANTRY
Open Pantry at 2460 Main St in Springfield is accepting food donations.

SPRINGFIELD RESCUE MISSION
Accepting clothing at 19 Bliss St., Springfield.

PARISH CUPBOARD
Accepting food at 1023 Main St., West Springfield.

OTHER LOCAL FUNDRAISERS
Dakin Animal Hospital at 171 Union St. in Springfield is taking emergency and care for any and all animals, but they need your help. They need clean towels and blankets, canned cat and kitten food, and clay no-clumping cat litter. For more details on how you can help call 781-4000.

The staff at Brooking Elementary School is collecting supplies for their students (many who are now homeless). If you can donate toothpaste, toothbrushes, toiletries, soap, conditioner, clothes or other things, call Giana at 703-930-0243.

Equipment supplies for Monson are needed, including chainsaws, 2-cycle oil, blades, sharpeners, bar oil, work gloves, plastic bins, gas containers, dust masks, trash bags. Anything will help. Donation drop-offs at Life’s Memories and More on Park Street in Palmer.

The Springfield Armor has posted an online auction to help out the victims.

MONEY MATCHERS
Big Y is matching up to $50,000 to the American Red Cross when you donate at any Big Y location.