Flood Relief:
Love Your Neighbors.
Help Your Community.
Indianapolis is hurting, and our neighbors need us.
GIVE MONEY
DONATE SUPPLIES
VOLUNTEER
NEED HELP?
Last updated: August 21, 2026
As people of St. Paul’s, we believe that sharing Christ’s love means showing up for our neighbors — especially when they need us most.
This page is a list of ways to give, serve, donate needed items and find help. Needs and volunteer opportunities are changing quickly, so please check back.
PLEASE NOTE: Flood recovery work can be dangerous. Do not enter flooded or evacuated areas on your own or simply show up at a disaster site. Work through an established organization and receive an assignment before arriving. Indiana emergency-management officials specifically recommend this approach.
IMPORTANT UPDATE: The flooding affecting Indianapolis and communities throughout Indiana has displaced families, damaged homes and businesses and left neighborhoods facing an enormous cleanup and recovery effort. It has affected members of our parish and our wider community.
As the work of recovery begins, St. Paul’s is now collecting restaurant and grocery gift cards to support those whose homes and daily lives have been affected by the flooding. Whenever possible, we encourage gift cards from locally owned Broad Ripple restaurants. Supporting our neighbors means supporting the people that make our community home — and many of those businesses are facing their own losses and recovery challenges following the flooding.
If you’d like to donate gift cards for this purpose, please bring to St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Indianapolis (6050 N Meridian Street, Indianapolis, IN 46208; main office on second floor of Parish Center building) during office hours Tuesday-Thursday, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
HOW CAN YOU HELP?
Give Money
Financial gifts are often the fastest and most flexible way to help. Established relief organizations can purchase exactly what is needed, when it is needed, and can provide assistance directly to survivors.
Donate Supplies
Some local shelters and community collection centers are currently accepting specific supplies. Please do not assume that a shelter or relief organization can accept donations. Check the current list below before loading your car.
Volunteer
Cleanup and recovery will continue long after the water recedes. Sign up with an established organization so you can be matched with safe, appropriate work.
Need Help?
If you or someone you know has been affected by the flooding, resources are available for shelter, food, emergency assistance, recovery and referrals.
DONATE SUPPLIES
The most useful donation is the one a relief organization has specifically requested.
Ravenswood
Supply donations for Ravenswood are currently being accepted at Glendale Christian Church (1788 Haynes Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46240)
Currently, most needed items include:
Multipurpose cleaners — with and without bleach
Heavy-duty gloves
Microfiber cloths
Sponges
Bleach
Mold & mildew cleaners
Lysol spray
Distilled vinegar
Lysol laundry sanitizer
Baking soda
Kilz (paint over mold)
For an updated listing of supplies needed, please click here.
Rocky Ripple
Rocky Ripple has asked that further donations be directed to Red Cross and Ravenswood.
For official community information, monitor the Town of Rocky Ripple or Town of Rocky Ripple Facebook Page.
Washington Township / North Central Indianapolis
Washington Township Adult Center
A Red Cross-staffed shelter is operating at the Washington Township Services Center.
Updates indicate that they are well-stocked on many items but are requesting the following supplies that will be collected daily from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.:
Bottled water
Pre-packaged snacks
Clothing
Personal hygiene items
Diapers
Towels
Phone chargers,
Tarps
Cleaning supplies
Items may be dropped off at 8401 Westfield Blvd., Door #20, Indianapolis, IN 46240
Important: The Red Cross does not generally accept unsolicited physical donations at shelters. The Washington Township collection operation at this location is separately accepting community donations at the auxilliary gym of the service center. Please follow on-site signs and instructions.
Indy Resistance Donation Drive for Hoosier Flood Victims
Clean out those closets and pantries! IndyResistance is accepting:
Clothing
Blankets
Non-perishable food
Personal hygiene products
Diapers/wipes
Toys
Pet supplies
Items may be dropped off at:
Progressvive Building, 1st fl.
111 Congressional Blvd., Carmel, IN
Downtown Hampton Inn
105 S. Meridian St. Indianapolis, IN
Have Questions?
Email info@indyresistance.com
VOLUNTEER
Indiana Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (VOAD) connects trained volunteers and disaster-response organizations.
This is an excellent option for people who want to help beyond Indianapolis.
Indiana VOAD / Serve Indiana Disaster Volunteer Resources
Indiana specifically recommends volunteering through recognized disaster-response organizations and obtaining training and assignments before responding.
Serve Village is mobilizing for flood response in the Hamilton County area and is building a volunteer response network as conditions permit
Serve Village is currently emphasizing safety and waiting for floodwaters to crest and recede before dispatching relief teams. Click below for details:
Red Cross Disaster Action Team and Sheltering offers volunteer training. Take the next training classes. Click below for details:
Marion County Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) The program educates volunteers about disaster preparedness for the hazards that may occur in Marion County. Through participation in CERT trainings and events, Marion County CERT members are taught skills to assist others in their neighborhood or workplace following a disaster where first responders are not immediately available to help.
NEED HELP?
If you’ve been affected by the flood:
You are not alone.
Emergency: Call 911 for immediate life-threatening emergencies.
Indiana 211: Indiana 211 connects residents with housing, shelter, food, employment, counseling and other community resources.
Call 211 or 1-866-211-9966.
Indiana 211 / Indiana Disaster Resources
Indiana's Department of Homeland Security recommends 211 as a primary resource for disaster-related referrals.
American Red Cross:
Red Cross Indiana — Click Here to Get Help
The Red Cross provides disaster assistance that may include shelter, financial assistance, health services and recovery resources.
City of Indianapolis Flood Updates: For current city information, follow official City of Indianapolis emergency updates.
To receive flood text alerts, text INDYFLOOD26 to 67283
Do you have an opportunity we should add?
St. Paul's Indy believes that sharing Christ's love means standing with our neighbors in times of crisis. Flood-relief needs are changing rapidly. If you are a neighborhood organization, nonprofit, school, church or community group with a verified volunteer opportunity or specific need, please click here to email us.