American Red Cross - North MS Service Center - Tupelo

AKA:

American Red Cross of Alabama & Mississippi; North MS Red Cross

Description:

Provides assistance to persons in 31 counties in North Mississippi affected by disasters through case management, information and referral and some limited direct assistance (food, shelter, diapers) with DIRECT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE and HOME REBUILDING. Call the national Red Cross number (1-800-733-2767) to apply for this type of disaster assistance. The service center also provides classes on personal disaster planning, damage assessment, mass care and shelter management; accepts donations on behalf of disaster victims both locally and worldwide; relays messages to families of military personnel in case of emergency; and provides health and safety education courses (Sardis Office replaced Oxford Red Cross office which closed in 2016).

Hours:

Mon - Fri 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Intake Process:

Call for assistance

Program Fees:

Fees for classes; call for details

Languages:

Spanish translators available with prior notice

Eligibility:

Residents of Alcorn, Benton, Bolivar, Carroll, Calhoun, Chickasaw, Clay, Coahoma, Grenada, Holmes, Itawamba, Lafayette, Lee, Lowndes, Leflore, Marshall, Monroe, Montgomery, Oktibbeha, Panola, Pontotoc, Prentiss, Quitman, Tallahatchie, Tate, Tippah, Tishomingo, Sunflower, Union, Washington, Webster and Yalobusha counties in Mississippi; or anyone wishing to donate or volunteer.

Handicap Accessible?

Yes

Is Shelter?

No

Date of Official Change:

March 23, 2023

Volunteer Opportunities:

Call for volunteer opportunities

Address Listings

Contacts

Phone Numbers

Legal Status:

Nonprofit (Incorporated)