Hundreds in Alabama Homeless and Hungry: Ways to Help
By: Amy Holwerda
Published: April 28, 2011

After the devastating string of storms smacked the south yesterday, the death toll is currently at 178 and rising. With hundreds of residents homeless, President Obama has declared a state of emergency in Alabama. Clearly, now is the time to help. Here are some quick and easy ways to lend a hand in Alabama to help ensure that everyone has food on their plates in the days ahead.
1. Donate to the Birmingham chapter of the Red Cross for Disaster Relief. Or text the word “REDCROSS” to 90999 to make a $10 donation.
2. Donate to the West Alabama Food Bank. Or text the word “FOOD” to 27722 to make a $10 donation.
3. If you’re living in the Tuscaloosa area, please help  conserve water by restricting your usage through Friday as requested by Mayor Maddox.
For more information about ways you can help, or if you are living in the Alabama area and are in need of assistance, please visit Magic City Post for more information about services available in your area.