Roadhouse Collects, Distributes Joplin Donations

 is collecting the following items to go toward victims of the Joplin, MO, tornado, through 1 p.m. Wednesday. Friends of the Roadhouse will be traveling to Joplin, MO, Wednesday evening to distribute the items and help with relief efforts.

• Ready-to-eat canned meats, fruit,
• Bottled water, Gatorade,  Canned juices, canned milk,
• High energy foods--peanut butter, jelly, crackers, granola bars, trail mix,
• Foods for infants, baby food and formula,
• Comfort/stress foods--cookies, hard candy, sweetened cereals, lollipops, instant coffee, tea bags
• Dried fruit
• Sterile adhesive bandages in assorted sizes
• Hypoallergenic adhesive tape
• Aspirin or non-aspirin pain reliever
• Anti-diarrhea medication
• Antacid (for stomach upset)
• Blankets or sleeping bag
• Pillows-pillow cases
• Toilet paper
• Soap, liquid detergent
• Feminine supplies
• Personal hygiene items-soap, towels, deodorant, shampoo
• paper cups, plates and plastic utensils
• Flashlight and extra batteries
• Condiments in individual packages - mayo, mustard, ketchup, etc. Sounds like a small thing but it would make a big difference.

Here is a link to a coupon good for a free appetizer for anyone dropping off items.

If you are unable to deliver items, call Highway 61 Roadhoue at 314-968-0061 and employees will pick up items. And remember to like the Joplin, MO, Tornado Recovery Facebook page.