MCCPL: Western Kentucky Tornado Relief Resources

Press release from the McCracken County Public Library:

Library Staff

December 13, 2021

Here at McCracken County Public Library, we’re looking for resources to get the word out on how we can help our neighbors affected by the deadly tornado that swept through Western Kentucky on the night of December 10th.  

We’re also compiling information on how to help those who need shelter, food, and other items during this time. The information we have found has been distributed by the Paducah Sun, WPSD, Kentuckians For The Commonwealth, and the Facebook pages for the Chamber of Commerce for both Paducah and Mayfield.  

For online applications to any housing or disaster assistance services, such as FEMA, the library can help! We have a free computer lab that you can access with or without a library card, and we offer tech help. We also have a courtesy phone in our Kentucky Avenue lobby, faxing and printing capabilities, charging stations, and free WiFi throughout our building.

We will update these lists as we learn more. 

For those needing a place to stay: 

The Red Cross has set up shelters at the following locations, and will provide food. 

• First Methodist Church, 100 Church St. Hickman, KY 42050 – Call Justin Jackson at 270-254-0261 

• Wingo Old Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 334 Lebanon St, Wingo, KY 42088 – Call Pastor RB Mays at 270-983-0333 

• The Way Center, 449 Lebanon Street, Wingo, KY, 42088 – Call Pastor Ike Murphy at 270-564-0699 

• Knights of Columbus Hall in Fancy Farm, 20 KY Hwy 39 Fancy Farm, KY 42039 – Call Commissioner Todd Hayden at 270-705-1051 

• Lone Oak First Baptist Church, 3601 Lone Oak Road, Paducah, KY 42003 – Call Pastor Hank Garner at 704-699-3473 

Other locations providing shelter include the following. Many locations are providing food. 

Paducah: 

The Washington Street Warming Center, Washington Street Baptist Church (WSBC), 739 Washington Street, Paducah, KY 42001, 270-442-8033 

*Ceglinski Animal Clinic, 5401 Blandville Rd, free housing for displaced pets, 270-554-0171 

*CCW Reptiles sheltering displaced exotic pets, 270-556-8218

*River Retrieval Kennels LLC 5796 Old Mayfield Rd, offering housing for displaced pets 270-556-4433 

Bardwell: 

Bardwell Baptist Church, 323 US-51, Bardwell, KY 42023, 270-628-3645  

Benton/Marshall County:  

Long-term sheltering, call Marshall County Sherriff dispatch, 270-527-1333 

Eddyville: 

Lyon County Covention Center, 1677 State Hwy 3305 S, Eddyville, KY 42038, 270-388-2064 

Dawson Springs:  

Dawson Springs High School, 317 Eli Street, Dawson Springs, KY 42408, 270-797-2957 

Fancy Farm: 

St. Jerome Church, 20 KY-339, Fancy Farm, KY 42039, 270-623-8181 

Hardin: 

Kenlake State Resort, 542 Kenlake Rd, Hardin, KY 42048, 270-474-2211 

Mayfield/Graves County: 

Graves County High School, 1220 Eagles Way, Mayfield, KY 42066, 270-328-6242 

Mayfield High School, 700 Douthitt St. Mayfield, KY 42066, 270-247-4461 

Northside Baptist Church, 611 W Lockridge St, Mayfield, KY, 270-247-4861 

Open Door Baptist Church, 4901 KY-303, Mayfield, KY 42066 

Murray: 

CFSB Center at Murray State University, 1401 KY-121, Murray, KY 42071, 270-809-5577

Wingo: 

Wingo Old Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 334 Lebanon St, Wingo, KY 42088, 270-376-2868 

Cleanup Services for victims: 

Crisis Cleanup Hotline – call 800-451-1954 

FEMA – call 1-800-621-FEMA (3362) or 1-800-462-7585 (TTY) 

Haynes Facility Maintenance – Graves and Marshall Counties, call or text 270-562-0142 or 270-493-0138 

True Line Roofing – call 270-906-5005 or 270-978-0239 

Free meals: 

Benton – Woodmen Life Building, 1005 Poplar St, Benton, KY, 270-527-8002 

Central Elementary Gym, 2262 KY-121, Mayfield, KY 42066, 270-328-4900 

Mayfield – His House Ministries, 1250 KY-303, Mayfield, KY 42066: 4 PM – 6 PM starting Monday 12/13 

Mayfield Food Preparation and Distribution Center, 1104 Paris Road, Mayfield, KY 42066 

*Mayfield-Graves County Animal Shelter is giving out free dog and cat food. 500 N 12th St, Mayfield, KY 42066, 270-251-0130

SUGGESTED DONATION LIST:  

• Gas for generators 
• Gas Cans 
• Flashlights 
• Head lamps 
• Batteries 
• Tarps, duct tape, plastic sheeting, zip ties 
• Candles  
• Lighters/matches 
• Work/Utility Gloves 
• Water 
• Socks 
• Undergarments 
• Blankets 
• Coats 
• Warm Clothes 
• Shoes 
• Toiletry Items 
• Baby formula 
• Food that doesn’t have to be cooked 
• Paper plates/plastic food utensils/cups
• Cash or Gift Cards 
• Phone chargers  
• Battery packs 
• Pet food 
• Diapers and wipes 
• Tampons/Pads 

These businesses are taking donations. Please call these locations beforehand to check what items are most in need, but most locations will take any item listed above: 

Ballard County:

Kevil City Hall, 1009 Clyde M Elrod Ave, Kevil, KY, 270-462-3104

Benton/Marshall County:  

God’s Promises, at 1300 Main Street, Benton, KY, 270-703-2499 

Marcella’s Kitchen 868 Guy Mathis Rd. Benton KY (no number listed)

Marshall County Elks Lodge 97 Kashway Ln, Benton, KY 270-703-2706 

Marshall County Exceptional Center (NO CLOTHING) 198 Old Symsonia Rd, Benton, KY 270-252-6530 

Stepstone Family and Youth Serivces, 78 Caky Dr, Benton, KY, 270-527-8388 

Woodmen Life Building in Benton collecting and distributing food, gift cards, water, and other necessities (M-Thurs 8:30 AM-4:30 PM) 1005 Poplar St, Benton, KY, 270-527-8002

Mayfield/Graves County:

Anything Goes Trading Company, (asking for food, clothes, toiletries, and bottled water) 41 Baldree Road, Boaz, KY, 270-856-4800

Central Elementary Gym (Family Resource Center Headquarters) – not accepting clothing (8 AM – 5 PM), 270-328-4900

Mayfield Eagles Club, 2207 State Route 1276 (no number listed) 

Mayfield-Graves County Fairgrounds, 1004 KY-121, Mayfield, KY 42066

Indepedence Bank, 100 E College St, Mayfield, KY 42066, 270-705-1776

Paducah: 

AAA Stow-A-Way, LLC, in Paducah, Mayfield, and Metropolis, Illinois are taking donations at all locations.

Barrel & Bond, 100 Broadway St., 270-442-2663 

Coad Toyota Paducah, 3941 Mike Smith Dr, 270-408-6453

Customer Service Desk inside the Kentucky Oaks Mall (non-perishable items only), 5101 Hinkleville Rd, 270-444-0440

Downtown Classic Tattoo, 109 Markethouse Square, 270-557-7928

Dry Ground Brewing Company, 3121 Broadway St, 270-201-2096 

Etcetera Coffee, 320 N 6th St, 270-443-7760  

First Baptist Church, 2890 Broadway St, 270-442-2728 

Hancock’s of Paducah (asking for clean quilts and blankets in good condition) 3841 Hinkleville Rd, 800-845-8723

Heartland Church, 4777 Alben Barkley Dr, 270-534-1400

The Johnson Bar, 133 S. 3rd St., 270-557-7594 

Kentucky Addiction Centers, 148 Stuart Nelson Park Road, 270-908-2681

Lone Oak Baptist Church, 3601 Lone Oak Road, 270-554-1441 

Lotus, (asking for Walmart/Kroger/Visa gift cards, bottled water and juice, non-perishable snacks, new blankets, new toys and stuffed animals) 1605 North Friendship Road, 270-534-4422

Maiden Alley Cinema, (asking for toys, gift cards, hygiene products, “stuffed Christmas stockings”), 112 Maiden Alley, 270-442-7723

McCracken County School District (all schools) are taking different donations on different days. Please click here for more info.

Nutrition Zone, 3160 Parisa Drive, 270-210-5612

Orkin Pest Control, 1732 Bridge St., 877-250-1652

Paducah Beer Werks, 301 N 4th St, 270-933-1265 

Paducah Police Department, 1400 Broadway, 270-444-8550

Paducah Shooter’s Supply, 3919 Cairo Rd, 270-443-3758 

Tree Climbers Boutique (asking for baby items, clothes, blankets, gloves, lights, and batteries), 1428 Broadway St, 270-709-3042

Volunteer opportunities:

Emergency Management is using Catalyst Church of Mayfield, 114 Kings Drive, as an emergency hub for volunteers and coordinating efforts to bus volunteers to areas of need. 270-247-5599

Calvert City: Marshall County High School and volunteers will be shuttled to their locations. Parking will be between the football field and basketball gym. Shuttles will begin transport at 7 AM.

WPSD reports there is an urgent food service, housekeeping, and maintenance volunteering need at Kentucky Dam Village and with the Kentucky State Parks. Send an email to [email protected]. You can also call Kentucky Dam Village at 270-362-4271, and Kenlake State Resort Park at 270-474-2211.

They also report that the Kentucky State Police provided this number for those who want to volunteer: 270-331-1979.

We will continue updating this list as we find out more information, and provide updates. Please know that as a public library we are here for our community and neighbors! Check our Facebook page for updates on services we provide during this difficult time. Please call us if you have any questions at 270-442-2510, or if you have suggestions for this list. We are here to help!

Purchase District Health Department is reminding portable generator users the importance of Carbon Monoxide Safety! See the PDF below on how to spot signs of carbon monoxide poisioning and more.

This press release was produced by the McCracken County Public Library. The views expressed here are the author’s own.