From the DC Government:

Donations are NOT to be brought to the DC Armory. Citizens are asked not to donate new or used clothes for use by the victims of Hurricane Katrina who are being evacuated to the District government sponsored shelter to be located at the DC National Guard Armory.

The American Red Cross will manage the shelter for the District government, but does not accept or solicit small, individual donations or collections of items for emergency relief purposes. Small items such as collections of food, used clothing, and shoes often must be cleaned, sorted, repackaged and, sometimes, stored which ties up the valuable resources of money, time and personnel that are needed for other aspects of the relief effort.

The city is soliciting large, bulk donations. Persons or corporations that wish to make large, bulk donations should first call (202) 727-1000. Donors of these items must be able to package the items in bulk, palletize them and deliver them directly to the designated site.

Persons who wish to volunteer to assist shelter residents also should call (202) 727-1000 to be placed into the volunteer database being maintained by Serve DC. Volunteers will be matched with volunteer needs and will be contacted about when and where to report.

Volunteers should not self-deploy or show up at the shelter to volunteer. All volunteers must register with Serve DC by calling (202) 727-1000.

Cash donations should continue to be made through 1-800-HELP-NOW or online at Red Cross.

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