I am sorry this is happening. I lived through it in L.A. during the Rodney King riots. A friend sent an article this morning and the following was listed for any of you in the area who may like to help:
How to help
Sewa-Aifw is looking for volunteers to deliver food, clean up and protect the building; 3702 E. Lake St., Minneapolis.
Vietnamese Social Services is looking for food and volunteers to help with food delivery to seniors; 277 University Ave W, St Paul.
Pillsbury United Communities needs "ready-to-go" meals, access to groceries; at its multiple locations in the Twin Cities.
Division of Indian Work needs food delivery, clean up and to protect the building. They receive food donations from Cub Foods and Target, which were lost in the fires; 1001 E. Lake St., Minneapolis.
Lake Street Council has organized an online fundraiser to help small businesses and nonprofits rebuild. As of Saturday afternoon they reported more than 15,000 donations totaling more than $800,000.
Bethlehem Lutheran Church in the Midway needs blankets, fresh produce, single-serve coffee packets, baby supplies and paper bags or reusable grocery bags for transporting these products; 436 Roy St. N., St. Paul.
A group of community members on Saturday delivered supplies and food at Lexington Parkway and Central Avenue in St. Paul. They take donations of items needed, including baby supplies and food, and will continue to distribute donated products at the St. Paul location.
The Twin Cities Democratic Socialists of America is providing hot meals, fresh produce and other food supplies to all south Minneapolis residents in a parking lot off 30th and Lake streets. They accept onsite food donations and needs diapers, baby formula and feminine products.
A small, individual-led fire-extinguisher drive takes place in Minneapolis in the Powderhorn Park building’s parking lot from 2:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday.
“Better to light one candle than to curse the darkness.â€
