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This is a photo of the tornado on May 22, 2019 near the small town of Eugene (file photo courtesy of Jaclyn Morrow)

“One-stop shop” for tornado victims

The Red Cross has set up what it is calling a one-stop shop for tornado victims.

Lots of resources will be available at The Linc recreation center on Lafayette Street in Jefferson City from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, and from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Friday. There’s a similar Multi-Agency Resource Center (MARC) at Eldon’s Church of the Nazarene on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Folks can get info on debris clean up, financial assistance, household supplies, food, and more.

Get more info on resources through the following groups:

-Samaritan’s Purse: 828-434-3774

-Central MO Community Action: 573-635-4480

-Common Ground Community Building: 573-522-4314

-Joshua House Church: 573-230-8274

-Quinn Chapel Church: 573-575-5001

-Love2Nurish: 573-645-6569

You can check with the State Emergency Management Agency on how to volunteer or donate to Jefferson City and Eldon tornado relief here. If you want to drop off supplies, officials recommend the Capital West Christian Events Center on Fairgrounds Road.

(This story was last updated at 1:49 p.m. Wednesday.)

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