Texans feeling helpless to those most strongly affected by Hurricane Harvey can pitch in by taking donations to the Austin Disaster Relief Network’s "survivor drive."

The drive at the Hope Family Thrift Store, 1122 East 51st Street, will open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday.

Items needed include:

• New undergarments (all sizes, children and adult)

• New socks (all sizes, children and adult)

• Toiletries (ie: shampoo, face wash, soap, toothpaste, toothbrushes, etc.)

• New bed pillows

• New blankets

• Cleanup supplies

• Black trash bag

• Mops and buckets

• Utility knives

• Leather work gloves

• Inflatable mattresses

• Hand sanitizer

• Box fans

Clothing is not needed, as volunteers will distribute an abundance of previously donated clothing to survivors.

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Monetary donations are also needed to help the network provide support to survivors affected by the storm. To make a tax-deductible gift, go to https://adrn.org/give/ and make a donation to the ‘Hurricane Harvey Relief Fund.’

Funds will be distributed in the form of gift cards, emergency housing, emergency transportation and building materials to meet immediate and long-term needs, the network said.

Austin Disaster Relief Network representatives say this is one of the largest responses in its history.

The call center was activated Friday, providing information and resources to individuals and families affected by Hurricane Harvey, along with volunteer engagement, and donor management.

The network is preparing to deploy emotional and spiritual care teams over the next few days.

They’re also coordinating with Red Cross of Central Texas, providing volunteers for shelter staffing within the Greater Austin area.

Local congregations from a network of more than 175 churches are also preparing to sponsor survivor families.

Families seeking support and volunteers wishing to support survivors should contact the call center at 512-806-0800.

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