FLOOD RELIEF

Central & Southeastern Ohio Flood Relief Resources

Perry County • Muskingum County • Licking County

The communities of Crooksville, New Lexington, Corning, Roseville, Zanesville, Pataskala, Hebron, Buckeye Lake, and surrounding areas have been dealing with significant flooding and storm damage this month.

This list provides resources for people affected by the flooding, as well as ways for individuals, churches, businesses, and organizations to donate supplies, money, or volunteer their time.

DONATE MONEY

Perry County Disaster Relief Fund

The Community Foundation for Perry County has established a Disaster Relief Fund specifically for the August 2026 flooding. Donations support organizations providing immediate relief and recovery assistance in Perry County.

Website:
https://appalachianohio.org/perry/

Muskingum County Community Foundation — Roseville/Crooksville Flood Relief

The Muskingum County Community Foundation has activated its Community Cares Fund in response to flooding affecting Roseville, Crooksville, and surrounding communities.

Website:
https://www.mccf.org/Roseville-Crooksville-Relief/

United Way of Muskingum, Perry & Morgan Counties

United Way is coordinating assistance and essential-item donations throughout the region.

People who need assistance can also call 2-1-1, which is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Phone:
740-454-6872

Website:
https://www.unitedwaympm.org/

Flood relief information:
https://www.mccf.org/Roseville-Crooksville-Relief/

United Way of Licking County

United Way of Licking County currently has a dedicated option for donating toward local flood relief.

Website:
https://www.unitedwaylc.org/

American Red Cross — Ohio Flood Relief

The American Red Cross is providing assistance to people affected by the 2026 Ohio floods, including disaster recovery and financial assistance for qualifying households.

Donate:
https://www.redcross.org/donate/donation.html/

Ohio Flood Assistance:
https://www.redcross.org/about-us/our-work/disaster-relief/flood-relief/2026-ohio-flood-financial-assistance.html

DONATE SUPPLIES — PERRY COUNTY

Perry County Health Department — New Lexington

2235 State Route 13
New Lexington, OH 43764

This is an official Perry County donation location for supplies intended for the Perry County Fairgrounds shelter.

Donation hours:
Monday–Friday, 7:30 AM–4:00 PM

Phone:
740-342-5179

Official Perry County Flood Response information:
https://perrycountyohio.gov/services/perry-county-ohio-emergency-management/perry-county-flood-response/

Ludowici Factory of Ideas — New Lexington

4757 Tile Plant Road
New Lexington, OH

This location has been serving as a community donation and distribution center for the New Lexington area.

Current information:
https://www.smcocnl.org/2026/08/15/flood-recovery-resource-contacts/

South Main Church of Christ — New Lexington

7 Smith Street
New Lexington, OH

South Main Church of Christ has been serving as a major distribution location for Perry County flood survivors.

Supplies have included food, bottled water, cleaning supplies, bleach, hygiene products, mops, brooms, wheelbarrows, and other cleanup materials.

Current distribution information:
https://www.smcocnl.org/2026/08/21/second-shipment-of-flood-relief-supplies-arrives/

Corning — St. Bernard’s

St. Bernard’s in Corning has been identified as a local resource for flood-affected residents needing items such as cleaning supplies, toiletries, hygiene products, clothing, and school supplies.

Because local collection and distribution needs can change quickly, check current information before dropping off supplies.

Current flood-relief information:
https://wclt.com/flood-relief/

Crooksville

PLEASE CHECK BEFORE DROPPING OFF DONATIONS.

Crooksville has had several changes to its donation and distribution locations following additional flooding. An earlier relief center was damaged by subsequent floodwaters, resulting in the loss of donated supplies.

For the most current information regarding Crooksville donation locations, check:

Perry County Flood Response:
https://perrycountyohio.gov/services/perry-county-ohio-emergency-management/perry-county-flood-response/

Muskingum County Community Foundation:
https://www.mccf.org/Roseville-Crooksville-Relief/

DONATE SUPPLIES — MUSKINGUM COUNTY

United Way / North Valley Bank Donation Drive

United Way of Muskingum, Perry & Morgan Counties has been coordinating collection of needed supplies through North Valley Bank locations.

Requested items have included:

  • Bottled water
  • Cleaning supplies
  • Diapers
  • Shelf-stable food
  • Personal-care items
  • Hygiene products

Current information:
https://www.mccf.org/Roseville-Crooksville-Relief/

Zanesville-Area Community Donation Locations

Current local flood-relief information has identified several Zanesville-area collection locations, including:

2775 Maysville Pike
Zanesville, OH

3636 Maple Avenue
Zanesville, OH

Hicks Auto & Gypsy Soul Transportation
1324 W. Main Street
Zanesville, OH

Divine Bliss
728 Market Street
Zanesville, OH

Tree of Life Christian Fellowship
2220 Chandlersville Road
Zanesville, OH

Because community-run donation locations can change their hours and requested items, please verify before delivering supplies.

Current information:
https://wclt.com/flood-relief/

DONATE SUPPLIES / FIND HELP — LICKING COUNTY

Licking County has experienced significant flooding in areas including Pataskala, Hebron, and Buckeye Lake.

United Way of Licking County

United Way of Licking County is coordinating local assistance and currently has a dedicated flood-relief donation option.

Website:
https://www.unitedwaylc.org/

Old West Licking Station — Pataskala

Jefferson Street
Pataskala, OH

This location has been identified as a community shelter/resource location for residents affected by flooding.

Southgate Church — Heath

South 30th Street
Heath, OH

This location has been identified as a community shelter/resource location for residents affected by flooding.

New Life Church — Hebron

West Main Street
Hebron, OH

This location has been identified as a community shelter/resource location for residents affected by flooding.

Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church — Buckeye Lake

5133 Walnut Road SE
Buckeye Lake, OH 43008

This location has been identified as a community shelter/resource location.

Water’s Edge Community Center — Buckeye Lake

4852 Walnut Road
Buckeye Lake, OH 43008

Water’s Edge Community Center operates a community food pantry and clothing program.

Website:
https://watersedgebuckeyelake.com/

The organization also accepts goods for Tala’s Closet. Check the website for current donation hours and needs.

VOLUNTEER

Team Rubicon

Team Rubicon has deployed disaster-relief volunteers in Ohio following the August storms.

Volunteer work can include:

  • Debris removal
  • Flood cleanup
  • Muck-outs
  • Chainsaw operations
  • Roof tarping
  • Other disaster-recovery work

Information about the current Ohio response:
https://teamrubiconusa.org/news-and-stories/ohio-indiana-disaster-relief/

American Red Cross

The Red Cross offers volunteer opportunities supporting disaster response, shelters, recovery efforts, and affected families.

Volunteer information:
https://www.redcross.org/volunteer/volunteer-opportunities/disaster-volunteer.html

Central & Southern Ohio:
https://www.redcross.org/local/ohio/central-and-southern-ohio/volunteer.html

Samaritan’s Purse

Samaritan’s Purse has deployed disaster-relief personnel to the Zanesville area following the flooding.

Information about the Ohio response and volunteer opportunities:
https://www.samaritanspurse.org/article/responding-to-midwest-flooding-in-jesus-name/

RESOURCES FOR FLOOD VICTIMS

Perry County Emergency Management

Perry County Emergency Management is coordinating flood-response information, debris removal, donations, and assistance.

Phone:
740-342-1141

Official Flood Response Page:
https://perrycountyohio.gov/services/perry-county-ohio-emergency-management/perry-county-flood-response/

Licking County Emergency Management

Licking County EMA is collecting information about property damage from the August storms.

Residents should submit photographs and information about storm damage through the county’s current reporting process.

Website:
https://ema.lickingcounty.gov/

American Red Cross Flood Assistance

The Red Cross is providing assistance to qualifying households whose primary residences sustained qualifying flood damage.

2026 Ohio Flood Assistance:
https://www.redcross.org/about-us/our-work/disaster-relief/flood-relief/2026-ohio-flood-financial-assistance.html

United Way 2-1-1

Residents in Muskingum, Perry, and Morgan Counties can call 2-1-1 for assistance and information about available community resources.

2-1-1 is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

ITEMS CURRENTLY NEEDED

If you are organizing a donation drive, check with the receiving organization before collecting large quantities of supplies. Needs can change quickly, and organizations may have limited storage space.

Commonly requested items include:

  • Bottled water
  • Shelf-stable and nonperishable food
  • Cleaning supplies
  • Bleach and disinfectants
  • Buckets
  • Mops
  • Brooms
  • Work gloves
  • Heavy-duty trash bags
  • Personal hygiene products
  • Toiletries
  • Diapers and baby supplies
  • Clothing
  • School supplies
  • Pet food
  • Pet-care supplies

Please avoid sending unsolicited items that aren’t currently being requested. Monetary donations are often the most flexible way to help because local organizations can purchase exactly what is needed and get it to affected residents quickly.

IMPORTANT

Donation and distribution locations are changing as communities move from emergency response into cleanup and recovery.

Please verify a location is currently accepting donations before making a trip.

For the most current official information, check:

Perry County Emergency Management:
https://perrycountyohio.gov/services/perry-county-ohio-emergency-management/perry-county-flood-response/

Muskingum County Community Foundation:
https://www.mccf.org/Roseville-Crooksville-Relief/

United Way of Licking County:
https://www.unitedwaylc.org/

American Red Cross:
https://www.redcross.org/

For people who need assistance in the Muskingum/Perry/Morgan County area, call 2-1-1.

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