Postville, Iowa Raid Assistance List

May 16, 2008

The Postville Raid--the largest at a single site in history, has left many victims in its wake. Approximately 390 people were arrested on Monday as ICE descended on Agriprocessors-- the nation's largest kosher packing plant. There are many needs! Below please find a variety of options for donating cash or supplies to the various organizations/institutions that are directly working with the detainees and their families.

This list was created based on conversations with staff working with the community in Waterloo and Postville.

Supplies Needed: reams of white paper for copying/printing staplers staples Xerox toner pens paper clips diapers (for infants-toddlers) infant formula (Simulac and Enfamil) gas cards (Recommended for IA: Kum & Go, Hy-Vee, Casey's General Store) Hygiene products for men and women (shampoo, soap, deodorant, toothpaste, toothbrush) food (non perishable) phone cards (long distance to Latin America)

Cash Donations for Immigrant Families: For sending checks and cash, the address is:

Veridian Credit Union P.O. Box 6000 Waterloo, IA 50701

If making a donation via credit card, please call 1-800-235-3228

*** Please include Account Number for the Postville fund when sending either form of payment. The account number-- 5830490

Cash Donations for El Centro Latinoamericano (general operating):

El Centro Latinoamericano 500 E. 4th Street Ste. 321 Waterloo, Iowa 50703 Phone: 319-287-6400

Cash Donations for St. Bridget's Catholic Church: Saint Bridget’s Hispanic Ministry Att’n. Paul Real PO BOX 369 Postville, IA. 52162

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